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Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... that this number will grow significantly over time as more people retire, with the people most affected being average Australians, not millionaires, who have saved hard to get a better retirement," Hamson said. "We also believe the current proposal is ...

FPA appoints former ASFA adviser

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... and exam maker. He will also assist FPA Professional Practices in expanding referral programs designed to connect Australians with certified financial planners. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said: "Ken is uniquely qualified to take on this role. ...

AFA launches consumer advice expo

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... to Pinstripe's far-reaching platforms which means we will be able to deliver many parts of the expo program to Australians right across the country," he said. In addition, content from the expo will also be available via the AFA's Your Best Interest ...

Labor super reforms can reach further heights: Industry

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... would have on women." The Financial Services Council (FSC) said Labor's plan should be commended because it helps all Australians on the path to a comfortable retirement. FSC director of policy and global markets Allan Hansell said employers and superannuation ...

AustralianSuper awards international property mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
AustralianSuper has committed to its first commercial real estate debt investment in the UK, marking the cornerstone transaction for a new mandate with a global real estate manager. Australia's largest superannuation fund and TH Real Estate have ...

Choice members worse off in retirement: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... poor performing choice products are a drag on the efficiency of our super system, which ultimately is a cost to all Australians in the form of higher Age Pension costs."

Government establishes aged care Royal Commission

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2018
... system's support. The inquiry is set to examine the quality of care provided in residential and home aged care to senior Australians, with its remit to extent to young Australians living in residential aged care settings. "With more Australians exercising ...

Pension funds feel the heat on climate change

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
A study of the world's 100 largest public pension funds has found more than 60% have little or no climate change strategy. This includes a number of Australian superannuation funds. A new report from the Asset Owners Disclosure Project shows 63% ...

AMP, CBA respond to record class action bid

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 SEP 2018
... Gordon head of class actions Ben Hardwick said the fee gouging and paying out of un-competitive interest rates for Australians who hold part of their super in cash option funds may have set back the quality of retirement for many Australians. "This means ...

Aussies want advice, as long as it's cheap: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2018
Australians trust financial advisers but will not pay more than $400 for face-to-face consultation, latest research reveals. Latest research from ING - conducted in conjunction with Rice Warner - shows financial advisers are the most trusted source ...