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18 September 2013 • By Chris Kennedy • 1 min read

ASFA calls for mandatory licensing for SMSFs

Following Monday’s release of proposed new disclosure rules for SMSFs, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) says now is the ...

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ASIC’s SMSF proposal off the mark: lawyer

Vested interest groups cautioning about the dangers of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are overstating the risks and the regulator’s recent response ...

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EQT extends Trust Company offer

Equity Trustees (EQT) has extended its takeover offer to Trust Company (TRU) shareholders, insisting it offers better long-term value than a competing ...

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Put risk before balance in portfolios

A new paper has highlighted the shortcomings of traditional ‘60/40’ portfolios and advocated an approach to portfolio construction based on risk ...

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Aussie ETF industry surges to new highs

Trading values in the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry reached record highs over the month of August, with a value of $1.2 billion, ...

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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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