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Labor stands by super

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020

... the system needed improvement, pointing to difficulties processing pension payments and customer service issues at Centrelink. The Labor leader then turned to superannuation, which he called "a great Labor legacy", drawing comparisons to Medicare. "Sadly ...

Pro-bono advice program for bushfire affected launches

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020

... provide pro bono support. Some of the issues professional financial advice may be able to assist with include accessing Centrelink payments and other benefits, making insurance claims, accessing superannuation, debt management, replacing lost income ...

Politician urges Treasurer to protect advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019

... cover etc. need not participate in areas covered in the new courses such as financial markets, financial products, Centrelink, estate planning and tax." She said the group of her constituents have expressed concern over the recommendation from the Royal ...

New advice groups detrimental to consumers

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019

... advisers continue to play a role. "Robo-advice can give you technically correct optimisation across tax, investments, Centrelink and the age pension. But it actually doesn't empower individuals who don't understand that complexity and need coaching," ...

Adviser of the Year named

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019

... services because she wanted to empower people to achieve their financial dreams. She is focussed on superannuation and Centrelink maximisation strategies. "Dawn is a dedicated and passionate professional who works energetically to educate and improve ...

AFA, FPA slam haste in ending grandfathered commissions

KRISTI CHENG | FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019

... needs to be given where a client is prevented from moving products as a result of Capital Gains Tax, grandfathered Centrelink Asset Test treatment or insurance issues. The FPA said more than 50% of its members have made the transition. It wants the government ...

Advisers losing female clients

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019

... compassion after the tragedy, Powell was forced to re-live the experience as she battled insurance companies, lawyers, Centrelink and even frequent flier programs to get the family's affairs in order. After constantly moving as a child because of financial ...

Curtain call for industry body after 96 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019

... older than the association itself. As such, SCOA also provides support and information for seniors around dealing with Centrelink, Age Pension eligibility, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, general healthcare, aged care and elder financial abuse. ...

AFA explains stance on grandfathered commissions

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 21 DEC 2018

... move people out of uncompetitive products, then there's a range of complications. Exit fees, capital gains tax, Centrelink deeming treatment of older income stream products, life insurance arrangements and the cost of the advice would all need to ...

Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018

... disruption to tax neutrality. "The guarantee will apply only to an SMSF if one or more members of the fund were receiving a Centrelink pension before 28 March 2018. This 'at a point of time' approach means an SMSF that didn't qualify for ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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