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Advisers welcome super changes but need stability

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... welcomed the federal government's decision to drop the $500,000 non-concessional cap but argue changes to the system need to stop. Announced yesterday, Treasurer Scott Morrison said the government will replace the proposed $500,000 cap with a new measure ...

Retirement income opportunities begin early

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... about how they protect their super so that they will actually have the best possible retirement income, then we've got to stop confusing them by telling them super is for building more infrastructure or that maybe it is a pool of funds to support your ...

What to consider before opting for managed accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... business solution. "Most people think that it's a platform or a product - it's just not. It's great for your business, full stop. Another big component for me when implementing managed accounts is ensuring you've got a very strong strategy and that you've ...

ING DIRECT pays up for "no fees" super marketing

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... the basis of short-term considerations that may not reflect the needs of a member. ING Bank has advised ASIC that it will stop offering separate product inducements in relation to Living Super. In a statement, ING DIRECT said it believes it could have ...

Storm Financial investor slams court decision

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
... pressure off the social welfare system. Well, that's exactly what we were doing at Storm." He added that ASIC alone could never stop "criminally-inclined pushing of the boundaries," and that the Financial Ombudsman Service was fundamentally biased in ...

Risk advice revenue falls 7pc in 2016

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
Risk advice revenue has dropped to the lowest point since 2013 as advisers anticipate the impacts of pending Life Insurance Framework (LIF) reforms, according to the Investment Trends 2016 Planner Risk Report. According to the report, the average adviser ...

Actuaries want super dashboard overhaul

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
Actuaries are weighing in on the debate around superannuation fund transparency, labeling current dashboards unsound and needing an overhaul. The Actuaries Institute says its view is based around a review of the MySuper dashboard structure. It lists ...

Advisers can seek AMP for insurance support

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
On the back of AMP overhauling its strategy around life insurance claims, financial advisers can now tap in to a "one-stop" website offering tools and support for all aspects of life insurance advice. AMP head of retail insurance, Greg Johnson, said ...

Super funds struggling as member engagement decreases

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... Western Australia Kristen Turnbull said: "If super funds have any hope of engaging the younger generations, they have to stop talking about retirement. "There's a fundamental flaw in the marketing of super as a retirement vehicle for young people - and ...

Aligned advisers return to UK

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016
UK pension, investments and insurance giant Aviva has hired a fresh team of face-to-face advisers three years after scrapping its 120-strong team. The move marks the return of aligned advice - the new advisers will be restricted to recommending only ...