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24 September 2013 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

Super administrator blasts 'ridiculous' fine

If the Coalition wants to cut red tape from superannuation, it could begin by removing the $3,800 fine faced by employers who submit ‘non-conforming’ ...

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Asia Funds Passport opens investment doors

A historic four-country agreement to pilot an Asia Region Funds Passport will create significant investment opportunities for Australian institutions ...

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Consumers rationalise financial providers

More than one million Australian consumers have ceased dealings with one or more financial services providers in the 12 months to July this year, ...

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Beware slick new products: Aus Unity

The current market is primed for a wave of investment products that promise out-performance with little to no risk, warns Australian Unity Investments

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ASIC concedes vertical integration conflict

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has for the first time officially confirmed it perceives an ‘inherent conflict’ in ...

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MySuper’s reporting focus drives wrong outcomes

MySuper's reporting requirements mean the initiative is failing to support an outcome-focused approach for superannuation fund members, according to ...

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Bond expert pours cold water on Euro optimism

Despite some recent positive news, the euro and eurozone remain a major concern, as does inflationary risk globally, a senior fixed interest investor ...

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Platform market surges $87bn in FY13

Assets held in wraps, platforms and master trusts surged by more than 20 per cent in the 12 months to 30 June 2013, Plan For Life data shows

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Rising costs impact retirement living

Rising costs faced by retirees will mean that Australians will need to further increase their super contributions if they want a comfortable ...

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ASIC outlines AFS relief decisions

The corporate regulator granted Australian financial services (AFS) licensees relief from selected regulatory requirements for almost half the ...

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