FPSB appoints chair
The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has appointed Ana Cláudia Akie Utumi as chair for a two-year term.
April 12, 2023
‘It’s been a substantial change’: The pros and cons of partnerships
Business growth is front of mind for advisers, but once critical mass is hit the ownership structure often needs to be re-visited. Partnerships that combine complimentary skills give those practices an edge.
April 11, 2023
Do superannuation fund members benefit from large fund size?
It is time to abandon ‘the size is good’ mantra that is helping drive a wave of merger activity among super funds in Australia. Focus should turn towards whether large and growing funds have effective operating models to succeed at scale.
April 11, 2023
Policy reform could offer 10 pc boost to retirement outcomes: FSC
Research by the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows has found policy reform focused on improving how Australians spend their superannuation savings would boost retirement incomes by 10 per cent each year, or by $397 billion by 2050.
April 11, 2023
MLC appoints experienced industry veteran as head of business development
MLC Life Insurance has appointed experienced industry veteran Peter Smith as head of business development.
April 11, 2023
Binance Australia Derivatives AFSL cancelled
ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of Oztures Trading in response to a request from Binance Australia Derivatives on Wednesday, 5 April 2023.
April 11, 2023
Marisa Broome: Driving better outcomes for all
The former FPA chair was awarded life membership from the association last November, an achievement that typified the dedication and commitment through voluntary roles to drive the profession forward.
April 06, 2023
Vanguard cuts fee of VAF to 0.10pc
Vanguard has reduced the fee of the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) to 0.10 per cent, effective today.
April 06, 2023
Mercer appoints two BT Super executives to Pacific leadership team
Mercer has appointed former BT Super executives Andrew Wallace and Corrin Collocott to its Pacific leadership team, following the completed merger of BT Super into the Mercer Super Trust.
April 06, 2023
QAR to the side, let’s get on with it
Speculating about the financial outcome of QAR can be frustrating, especially since the Government indicated it will not comment on the Michelle Levy report until after the May Federal Budget. Instead, advice businesses should focus on the areas within their control, such as driving process improvements, Neil Younger writes.
April 05, 2023
Modest YFYS changes leave a $3b question unanswered
The significant changes required to make the Your Future, Your Super performance test more effective were not forthcoming, writes David Bell. However, the recommended changes will have a positive impact and show the Government listen to industry feedback.
April 05, 2023
Hostplus reduces fees on member choice investment option
Hostplus reduced its fees for Choiceplus, lowering platform administration, brokerage and transaction account fees.
April 05, 2023
