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Why aged care advice needs tougher regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... are just a few of the challenges when accessing aged care advice. "Moreover, aged care legislation, choices and costs associated with aged care are constantly changing, enhancing the difficulties with planning and education," she said. Transitioning ...

Super advice fee deductions compound red tape: JAWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to provide a clear legal basis for the payment of advice fees from superannuation and associated tax consequences," he said. "These amendments support improved access to affordable financial advice for millions of Australians ...

Non-compete clauses come under the microscope

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... are exacerbated by the complexity of these clauses, the uncertainty as to enforceability and the substantial costs associated with challenging or enforcing a restraint," it said. "Australian research has found that, while uncertainty impacts both businesses ...

Super funds' IDR process weak, inadequate: AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
... improve the number of cases resolved in its IDR process, it will provide trustees of the opportunity to reduce the costs associated with using AFCA's service," Lloyd said.

Mercer Super recruits growth lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
... strengthening the fund's capability to deliver strong retirement outcomes for corporate super clients, their employees and associated licensees and advisers." Raynes spent 16 years with the US banking giant, with his time evenly split between looking ...

Infrastructure a foundational portfolio asset class: IFM Investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... negative cashflows, limiting their appetite for long term, illiquid holdings, despite the generally stable cashflows associated especially with core infrastructure," the report said. "Nevertheless, we believe the sector will work to increase its average ...

Tranche one of advice reforms hits parliament

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... the legal basis on which superannuation trustees can charge members for financial advice from their account and the associated tax consequences (Recommendation 7). The new laws will also house Recommendations 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 of the QAR that wants ...

Deloitte eyes more mergers and product innovation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... accounts by the ATO seek to boost further consolidation of accounts which will reduce the drag of unnecessary fees associated with multiple accounts for an individual as well as make it easier for people to keep track of their superannuation," the report ...

Why active managers are falling behind in emerging markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... However, harvesting that growth in an investment portfolio has proved challenging." "Investing in emerging markets is associated with being expensive because brokerage fees are higher and these markets require more specialist knowledge, so many investors ...

ASIC's harsh words to directors: 'It's not meant to be easy'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... first? Do you have a continuous curiosity to understand all aspects of the company's core business and the risks associated with it? Are you challenging management to ensure your understanding is well-founded, and getting trusted professional advice? ...