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17 September 2013 • By • 1 min read

Hockey and Sinodinos to oversee financial services

Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott has unveiled a 'back to basics' ministerial line-up, with the incoming Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer to take ...

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SMSF industry should team up against spruikers

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) industry stakeholders should hold to account other service providers, such as property spruikers, who push the ...

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ASIC proposes new SMSF disclosure rules

Following up on its taskforce's finding that there is room for improvement in the SMSF advice sector, the corporate regulator has released proposed ...

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UBS appoints new Australasia head

UBS Global Asset Management has appointed Bryce Doherty as the new head of its Australasian division, replacing Ben Heap. Mr Heap, who has been in ...

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ICAA outlines NZ merger benefits

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) says a proposed merger with the institute's cross-Tasman equivalent will boost training and ...

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Super survey exposes knowledge gaps

Nearly half of Australians are unaware they hold insurance within their superannuation fund, according to a survey by the Financial Services Council ...

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Australian shares continue strong returns

Australian shares have continued their strong start to the new financial year with a positive return in August, according to research from Morningstar

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Cormann awarded 'significant promotion'

Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott has announced the composition of his Cabinet, with former shadow minister for financial services Mathias Cormann ...

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Soft skills training critical to best interests

'Soft skills' training and psychology are relevant to FOFA's best interests duty and should be taught if the industry is to become a profession, says ...

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‘Overheated’ Aussie market pushes super funds offshore

Large Australian super funds have turned the corner on global property investments, realising a need for greater diversification in an overheating ...

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