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Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... the concessional tax rate for superannuation balances over $3 million was a "supersized broken election promise." In reference to the proposed changes, Taylor also dismissed the notion that only a limited number of people would be affected, stating such ...

ASIC abandons $500k SMSF threshold

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
... SMSF risks and the importance of seeking professional advice. "The Association is very pleased to see such a prominent reference to the need for financial advisers to have specialist knowledge about SMSFs before providing advice and the important need ...

Code of Ethics must be fixed: Phil Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
... that they should expect a reasonable return on their investment in their qualifications, skills and expertise. This reference to the ethos of the market and professionals subordinating self-interest does not align with reality," he said. While Anderson ...

The game changing trends planners should know about

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
According to social researcher Michael McQueen, the trends that will be game changers, not just for financial planners but for the world at large, is the acceleration of artificial intelligence, the reworking of work, and the post-millennial era. "In ...

'Our fears were warranted': Chant West proposes YFYS alternative

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... multi-faceted. As such, Chant West's proposal for an alternative test is a composite of risk-adjusted returns and the simple reference portfolio (SRP). "By combining these two approaches we end up with a metric that captures their merits and minimises ...

Australians worry about retirement - and maybe they should

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... they'll have enough super to stop work, and just 18% believe they'll amass enough money to retire "comfortably." For reference, the ASFA Retirement Standard defines the super balance required to achieve a comfortable retirement at age 67 as $640,000 ...

Quantifying the value of a financial adviser

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022
... investors. Disengaged investors who are defaulted into a one-size-fits-all asset allocation, with very limited or no reference to their personal circumstances or needs. Or engaged investors, who build their own portfolios - which comes with its own risks." ...

Mayfair 101 bids for High Court appeal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022
... was handed last year. In addressing the appeal of the misleading or deceptive conduct, the judge said: "The anodyne reference that the Mayfair products "like all investments" had associated risks, and the generalised reference thereafter that risks "to ...

Court dismisses Mayfair 101 appeal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... amounting to $30 million. In addressing the appeal of the misleading or deceptive conduct, the judge said: "The anodyne reference that the Mayfair products "like all investments" had associated risks, and the generalised reference thereafter that risks ...

Tech providers support QAR SOA proposals

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
... taking a firm stance. "My view is that there is a spectrum that exists around digital advice. We also require some clear reference points around the taxonomy and various models that advice businesses can adopt," she said. Henderson said the four main ...