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Wins and losses in PC default super report

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2012
The Productivity Commission has handed down its draft report on default superannuation funds, and while its recommendations were predictable, they represent big wins and yet severe threats for both sides of the industry. The inquiry was called in 2009 ...

National exam to raise quality of advice

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2012
... commitment to providing effective accreditation for financial advisers," said the regulator. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) said it supports ASIC's decision in trying to improve the quality of financial advice for Australians. ...

SPAA brands SuperStream costs illogical

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2012
The Self Managed Super Funds Professional Association of Australia (SPAA) has dismissed calls by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) for self managed super fund members to make significant contributions towards the SuperStream ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2012
... governor (financial markets) Dr Guy Debelle is due to take part in a panel discussion at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia Industry Leaders Panel Forum in Adelaide. No major equities news is expected. In Australia, the market on Monday ...

AFA award nominations now open

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has today opened nominations for its annual AFA Rising Star of the Year Award. The Award, now in its eight year, invites advisers from across the sector to nominate colleagues that demonstrate a high level of advisory ...

New accountants' licence hailed as win for affordable advice

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2012
... who may hold this licence to provide more strategic and low-cost forms of financial advice. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the increased competition and said conditional licensing provides a vital safety net to consumers. "The ...

Vic to issue bonds to plug VisionSuper DB deficit

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2012
Victorian councils will fund a deficit uncovered in a Vision Super defined benefit fund through a special purpose bond issue backed by the state government. The Melbourne-based industry super fund, which manages funds on behalf of public sector employees ...

SMSF Trustees want compensation: SPAA

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2012
The Self Managed Super Fund professionals' Association of Australia has rejected calls for a levy to be imposed on SMSF trustees to fund a compensation scheme. In the wake of the Trio fraud there has been a misconception as to what the legal standing ...

Women in Super scholarships available now

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
... Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NSW Women in Super luncheon in September. Women in Super is a not-for-profit association that provides networking opportunities for women working in the superannuation and financial service industries. ...

SuperStream passes Lower House

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
... industry cautioned that the legislation in its current form could undermine the government's implementation process. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the superannuation industry doesn't just need to be consulted, it needs ...