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TelstraSuper sweetens parental leave policy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
The superannuation fund is working to close the gender super gap among its employees, now paying the full-time Superannuation Guarantee to staff who return from parental leave on a part-time basis. As it stands, TelstraSuper offers 16 weeks' paid parental ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... shaping the future of SMSF and financial services businesses, according to McCrindle Research principal Mark McCrindle. During day two of the SMSF Association National Conference, McCrindle emphasised the importance of financial advisers understanding ...

How advisers protect themselves from 'rogue' clients

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... to safeguard themselves not only when dealing with clients but as early as the onboarding process. Bobbin told delegates on day three of the SMSF Association Conference in Brisbane that this involves reassessing their client communication tools. "Because ...

Financial services 300x more likely to get hacked: Expert

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... financial services businesses, Cyber Collective founder Fraser Jack says it's not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. Addressing day three of the SMSF Association National Conference this morning, Cyber Collective founder Fraser Jack warned delegates that ...

Proposed super tax requires perspective: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
Members must look beyond the "doom and gloom" of the superannuation tax leaping from 15% to 30% and not be scared off from using SMSFs as an alternative retirement savings vehicle, according to an expert. Presenting at the SMSF Association National ...

Super tax is a 'wealth tax': Taylor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... slammed the proposed doubling of superannuation tax to 30%, saying it is a blatant attack on Australians' wealth. Addressing day two of the SMSF Association National Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning, Taylor ...

Reforms will strengthen retirement advice: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... sectors as it will ultimately uplift outcomes in the retirement phase for all Australians, industry experts say. The first day of the annual SMSF Association National Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) this morning discussed ...

Magellan names Rahmani as new chief, reports NPAT lift

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024
Magellan Financial Group is hopeful new managing director Sophia Rahmani will help steady the ship, as it sharpens its focus on the US and reports a 24% increase in statutory net profit after tax despite plummeting funds under management (FUM). Currently ...

Vale Jason Milosevski

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... "Jase fought like a tiger for over a year to overcome pancreatic cancer. He even returned to work a few months ago for one day a week and relished being able to connect with his adviser base once again. Jase's courage, strength and positive spirit ...

SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
... There'll also be discussions on alternative investment vehicles [and] wealth management strategies for high-net-worth clients." Day one kicks off with a thought leadership breakfast: Holding up the mirror - what the SMSF sector does well and where ...