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ASMA dismayed by proposed super hikes

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2013
... government follows through on proposed super tax hikes, according to the Australian Self Managed Super Fund Members Association (ASMA). Yesterday Treasurer Wayne Swan confirmed that the Gillard government is considering closing the door on "excessively ...

AMP SMSF appoints Burgess as new policy head

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013
... SMSF industry groups. Currently national technical director for the Self Managed Superannuation Fund Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA), Burgess will commence in his new role from 10 April 2013 and report to AMP SMSF director of business ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013
... Statistics will release figures for international trade in goods and services for February and the Housing Industry Association will release new home sales data for the same month. In equities news, Billabong could make a much-anticipated announcement ...

ESG RA awards Citi, Credit Suisse research

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
... Pacific Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment at BlackRock; Simon O'Connor, CEO of the Responsible Investment Association of Australia (RIAA) and Arlene Tansey, non-executive director of Adelaide Brighton, Pacific Brands and Primary Health ...

Admin costs rise four-fold off-platform: research

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
... spend on it and the quality of the reporting was an area they felt was inherently limited," Durbin said. Brad Fox, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive said that consumers are seeking greater influence and control over their investments. ...

Super debate heats up ahead of Budget

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
... superannuation peak body ASFA coming to its defense - but with action group GetUp! joining the fray with an opposing view. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)'s Pauline Vamos says that the concessions need to be protected. "Tax ...

CFS appoints new general manager

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013
... active contributor to the financial services industry working with both the Financial Services Council (FSC) and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). He was a non-executive director of AIA Australia from 2007 to 2011 and for BT ...

Extension looks likely for adviser tax advice changes

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013
... exempt from TASA 2009. However the deferral arrangement for planners is due to expire on June 30. Philip Anderson, Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief operating officer told the Financial Standard that the bill to amend TASA to include financial ...

Social networks boost demand for financial advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013
... accessible and they have boosted the demand for advice, according to the latest data released by the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Over 26,000 Australians used the 'Find a Planner' directory on the FPA website in February, a 76% increase from ...

AFA launches initiative to connect women in advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2013
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched an initiative to provide a network and a professional community for women across the full spectrum of the financial advice industry. The 'Inspire' initiative is addressed not only at financial ...