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LIBOR phased out by year end

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2021
... forward looking risk-free rate term rates in some limited cases. It also supports International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) spread adjustments in cash products. "Continued reliance on LIBOR poses significant risks and disruptions to the ...

Adviser numbers fall below 20k

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2021
... book of advisers at 763, but over the period farewelled 98. SAN is operated by the National Tax and Accountants' Association (NTAA) and provides a licensing solution for accountants to enable them to offer self-managed super funds and superannuation ...

Potential small carve out for annual renewal law

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... not taking regulatory action against financial advisers who fail to provide a financial disclosure statement. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has identified practicality issues with the new legislation set to take effect on July 1 and is ...

Former adviser charged with $3.3m fraud

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... woman and received more tip offs from other alleged victims thereafter. Fineff was a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia. Sentinel managing director Justin Hooper said in a statement: "Gavin informed me of the allegations on Saturday ...

Draft advice reforms not enough: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
The Financial Planning Association of Australia used its submission on the single disciplinary body for financial advisers to renew calls to remove the Tax Practitioners Board as a regulator of the sector. While the association welcomed the plan to ...

Plenary expands property team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
Plenary Group has poached a four-person team from John Holland as it looks to bolster its integrated property capabilities. The team includes executive directors George Rolfe and Tom Roche, director Jon Kavali and senior origination manager Zac Freeburn. ...

TIAA commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... commit to a net zero carbon emissions target is a $1.7 trillion US pension fund. The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) has committed to net-zero by 2050 in its $280 billion general account. The account supports the flagship TIAA traditional ...

Deborah Ralston joins Household Capital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... Allianz Retire+ that will look to drive innovation in the retirement sector. She is also the former chair of the SMSF Association. "Australia has to find new ways to help current baby boomers navigate retirement with confidence. Throughout my career ...

Advice practices set to benefit from tax cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... being heard," Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson said. The Financial Planning Association of Australia said it welcomes a number of changes to superannuation and aged care outlined in the budget. "The FPA supports ...

More flexibility for retirees

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... contributions will also increase flexibility for older Australians seeking to boost their superannuation savings," Association of Superannuation Funds deputy chief executive Glen McCrea said. In addition, the government has extended access to downsizer ...