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SMSFs the new retail

CLAIRE MCGREAL | FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012

... trustee bodies are looking at ways to tap into the market through education initiatives, there is still some way to go. "Accountants have played a greater part in advising the SMSF market but more so from a structural perspective, how to structure their ...

Shorten locks down accountant timeline

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012

... Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has committed to a two week deadline for legislation surrounding the role of accountants in the advice industry, in addition to reaffirming his plans to raise contribution caps. Speaking at the Self-Managed Super ...

Cavendish MD named SPAA chair

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012

... Hamilton said. "As the Self Managed sector is so fragmented, having a single major body representing trustees, advisers, accountants and auditors provides cohesive representations for all participants. I look forward to devoting time in my capacity as ...

SMSFs focus on risk reduction: report

RACHEL DAVIS | WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012

... survey was conducted with professionals servicing the segment. A total of 513 responses were recorded from advisers and accountants and included in the research. The report found that market uncertainty has lead trustees to hoard cash and sit on the ...

New MLC unit focuses on accountants servicing SMSFs

MELANIE TIMBRELL | WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012

MLC has established a new team to focus on establishing the right advice and licensing arrangements for accountants wishing to advise clients on SMSFs. The new unit, called MLC Accountant Solutions was set up in response to the volume of enquiries from ...

Rainmaker appoints new head of technical services

RACHEL DAVIS | TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2012

... University of Technology, Sydney. Proctor is a member of the Financial Planning Association, Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Taxation Institute of Australia. "We recognise that continuing professional development (CPD) is important for financial ...

Countplus subsidiary readies for acquisition

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 13 FEB 2012

... and a 50% share in a joint company. The PEC Group includes a professional independent property buying service for accountants, financial planners and mortgage brokers. Countplus said the acquisition would assist the group to diversify its income away ...

Astarra auditor banned for three years

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012

... related matters during the three year period, in addition to the mandatory requirements of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and submit the first three audits conducted by him following the three year period for review by an ASIC approved ...

New Portfolio Administration Service Launches

RACHEL DAVIS | FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012

... Administration Service has been designed to streamline back office administration of client portfolios for financial planners, accountants and brokers as well as self-directed investors who want comprehensive reports on their investments. The new service ...

Colley departs OnePath for SPAA

CLAIRE MCGREAL | WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012

... conferences, presentations, and speeches." Colley is a SPAA specialist adviser and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. "The opportunity to be further involved in an organisation that continues to go from strength to strength ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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