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03 April 2013 • By Chris Kennedy • 1 min read

APES 230 scale-back for asset-based fees welcomed

Several changes bring guidance more in line with FOFAScaled back accounting ethics standards now permit the charging of asset-based fees under certain ...

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Asian share market performance not connected to GDP growth

Findings counter to manager expectations, Morningstar saysNew research into Asian equity investment strategies has found there is little clear ...

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Aussies letting insurance lapse right before it's needed

Forty-nine is "danger year", says Asteron LifeAustralians are letting their trauma insurance lapse shortly before they need it, according to data from ...

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Super tax on wealthy SMSFs 'feasible'

Government looking for new tax revenuesA new tax that would be applied to the top 11 per cent of SMSFs, and which could potentially raise $1

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Court ruling to benefit life insurance industry

Expert says case clarifies definitions around TPDA ruling by the NSW Court of Appeal clarifying definitions around total and permanent disablement ...

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Burgess bolsters AMP's SMSF offering

Former SPAA director to start on April 10AMP has appointed a leading self-managed super fund (SMSF) expert to its SMSF business, as the company looks ...

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Middle Eastern cash looks for Aussie outlet

Strong economy boosts investor interest from overseasMiddle Eastern interest in Australian investments is growing as a result of the strong domestic ...

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APESB backs down on APES 230 requirements

Client consent to be required for asset-based feesThe Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has watered down its proposed APES ...

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Australians slowing super investments

Proposed changes could cause "massive failure"The government's intention to revisit the proposed introduction of new taxes on superannuation payouts ...

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Bigger balances drive super complaints increase

SCT complaints rise 6.5 per cent in 2012Complaints to the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) rose by approximately 6.5 per cent last year, with ...

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