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23 July 2013 • By Chris Kennedy • 1 min read

Retail funds dominate in huge year for super

Superannuation funds have recorded their best year since 1997, with retail funds dominating the top 10 list and the median fund sitting more than 10 ...

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TASA requirements a 'mismatch' for planners

Key details still need to be cleared up regarding what tax (financial) advisers need to do to meet registration requirements under Tax Agent Services ...

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Women and under-30s eyeing SMSFs

The demographics of the self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector are transforming rapidly, with under-30s responsible for almost half of the ...

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Listed property enjoys massive recovery

Australian listed property securities funds experienced a “year of absolute recovery”, returning to pre-GFC levels, according to a new report from ...

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Centrepoint updates on compliance costs

Centrepoint Alliance has updated the market on its financial position, including an increased estimate of legacy claims for poor advice and $500,000 ...

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Equity Trustees extends Trust Company offer

Equity Trustees (EQT) has again extended its offer to purchase The Trust Company (TRU), as it waits for a regulator review of Perpetual’s proposed ...

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Aussie super funds caught out on trans-Tasman regulations

Australian superannuation funds appear to have been caught short by a new requirement to immediately comply with requests for the transfer of funds to ...

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Industry funds defend advice process

Financial advisers who provide comprehensive advice within industry funds are subject to the same ‘reasonable basis’ requirement as retail planners, ...

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TASA registration should require ‘extensive’ education

Financial planners should be required to have “extensive educational qualifications and sufficient relevant experience” to register as a tax ...

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ASFA survey looks to boost super confidence

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is looking to boost confidence in Australia’s superannuation system through a new online ...

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