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Is tapping into super to pay off student debt a good idea?

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2016
... the Grattan Institute Andrew Norton. "There is value to the government in earlier repayment of HELP debt through lower interest subsidies, and possibly in reduced doubtful debt. But the government will lose the taxation it would receive on superannuation ...

SPIVA report paints sad picture for active management

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT, and 87% of Australian bond managers underperformed the S&P/ASX Australian Fixed Interest 0+ Index. Commenting impartially on the new data, the report said: "There is nothing novel about the index versus active debate. ...

AZ NGA acquires Fortnum-aligned advice group

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... have chosen to partner with AZ NGA because we believe that the transaction is first and foremost in our clients best interest and it ensures that for at least the next 10 years the Priority Advisory Business is supported and secure as we build and develop ...

AIOFP retains industry super consultant

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... a key aspect of such service," Johnston said. "The introduction of FOFA and the elimination of specific conflicts of interest have injected some much needed confidence in the advice industry that the best interests of members are taken into account." ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... was held by foreigners. Japan bank lending It might still be early days but so far the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) negative interest rates policy appears to not be having an impact on bank lending in Japan. The total value of loans extended by Japanese banks ...

ETF Securities closes 10 ETFs

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... funds in partnership with ETF Securities), the decision to close the funds was "a commercial one based on the lack of interest from Australian investors." Speaking to Financial Standard, he said: "ETF Securities saw keen demand for these products on ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... chief economist Alan Oster. Japan bank lending It might still be early days but so far the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) negative interest rates policy appears to not be having an impact on bank lending in Japan. The total value of loans extended by Japanese ...

Fortnum debuts integrated advice platform

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... life because unless an adviser fully understands a client's situation, they're not in a position to act in their best interest. "Ironically, the best way for advisers to meet their regulatory obligations is to look at the client through a professional ...

Midwinter partners with Licensing for Accountants

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... themselves, but also by many of their financial planning referral partners." Bowler said there had already been significant interest in the solution, with over 50 accountants attending a pilot webinar for the solution. Accountants are still being invited ...

Volatility driving SMSF diversification

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
A growing number of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are looking for greater diversification options in a bid to escape market volatility and reduce their exposure to the Australian share market, according to new research by AMP Capital. ...