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Trust in financial advice falling

KERRIE SYDEE | THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016

... 2012 Australians were expecting to retire with $470,485 and in 2015 this amount dropped to $398,707, well below the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia estimates of $640,000 for a couple or $545,000 for a single. Glenn Wealands, head of ...

AFA Foundation donations continue to grow

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016

The Association of Financial Advisers Foundation has raised over $220,000 over the past year, with donations totalling more than $1 million since its launch in 2007. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said the AFA Foundation allows advisers to come together ...

SMSFA collaborates for education program

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016

... designations embedded into the program, enabling students to attain not only an academic qualification but also the Association's highly sought-after industry designations, including the SMSF Specialist Advisor and SMSF Specialist Auditor," said Ward. ...

Banking inquiry cost better spent on ASIC: AFA

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016

... The money needed to hold a royal commission into banking would be better spent on supporting ASIC, according to the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). Speaking at a media briefing in Sydney, AFA chief executive officer Brad Fox said there were ...

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

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS | THURSDAY, 14 APR 2016

... disposable income by $2,038 and substantially alleviate financial pressures that young families may be experiencing. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has hit back at the idea which has resurfaced in an article in the Australian ...

Former AFA director joins myonlineadvisers

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016

Myonlineadvisers has partnered with former director and national GenXT chair of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Fraser Jack, in a move to expand the boutique licensee. Partnering with founder James Sutherland, Jack will work nationally ...

AIOFP retains industry super consultant

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016

The Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals has retained Barbara Ryland Consulting to manage the financial advice solutions that it will offer industry superannuation funds. AIOFP executive director Peter Johnston said the reappointment ...

CHOICE adds another super voice

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 11 APR 2016

... for us to ignore." Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos said the association puts retirement outcomes for Australians at the "front and centre of our policy and advocacy work." "Educating the Australian ...

Actuaries call for objectives across retirement system

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016

... Australians as well as any relevant research into retirement living standards. The institute suggests a variation of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) "comfortable" level for retirement might be appropriate. "If we can get at ...

Colley resigns from SMSF Association

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016

... Association chief executive and managing director Andrea Slattery said Colley has been an important member of the association's technical and policy team for the past four years, and members valued his expertise and support. "Graeme has been at the forefront ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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