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IOOF appoints new Head of Adviser standards
IOOF appoints new Head of Adviser standards, Client Care and Retention.
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AMP honours lifetime achievers at annual Advice Summit
Three advisers from AMP’s advice network have been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards – the first time AMP has handed out such an accolade.
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CFA Societies Australia announces key appointments
Strengthened focus aims to make inroads into key industry issues around professionalism and gender disparity.
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FPA supports strengthening penalties for unlicensed operators
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted recommendations to the ASIC Enforcement Review to increase the proposed penalty for unlicensed operators, to support the professionalisation of the financial planning profession. The FPA in principle supports the ASIC Enforcement Review’s Positions Paper 7, entitled “Strengthening Penalties for Corporate and Financial Sector Misconduct”. The […]
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Swiftly completing SA457 forms will reduce aged care charges
Aged care residents should complete DHS SA457 forms asap to reduce fees they are charged by aged care providers
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Bentleigh provider Stephens Plattfuss & Co wins top award
Bentleigh-based financial advice provider Stephens Plattfuss & Co has won the national award for best medium-sized advice firm from Centrepoint Alliance
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Enhancing whistleblower protections
The Turnbull Government today introduced a Bill to pave the way for stronger protections for whistleblowers who expose corporate and tax misconduct.
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First home super saver and downsizer legislation passed
In a pre-Christmas boost for savers the First Home Super Saver Scheme legislation was finalised by parliament on Thursday [7 December 2017]. Leading superannuation expert Dixon Advisory has welcomed the passing of the legislation, which will help first home buyers to build a home deposit through the super system. “Property prices remain high in many […]
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Australian fintech industry welcomes anti-money laundering moves
Australian fintech industry welcomes passage of anti-money laundering legislation for digital currencies Australia is set to further grow its world-leading blockchain and digital currency industry following the Australian Parliament’s approval of anti-money laundering legislation last night, according to Australian fintech leaders. The Australian Senate passed legislation extending anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulation to digital […]
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Turnbull Government and dispute resolution
The Turnbull Government has announced that Treasury will review the current rules governing early release of superannuation on grounds of severe financial hardship and compassionate grounds. It will also review whether, and the circumstances in which, superannuation assets should be available to pay compensation or restitution to victims of crime. The Minister for Revenue and […]