Mentors ‘speed-date’ future professionals
The Grad Mentor program is fast becoming a way for employers to find young talent in advice and accounting. How fast? Try six minutes.
February 22, 2018
Gender super gap fixes require collective action
The gender disparity in super is well known, but not well addressed. Financial advisers, policymakers and funds will have to come together and listen to find the right solution.
February 22, 2018
Don’t expect more super tax changes in May
Treasury official says the industry needs time to grapple with last year’s variations but notes that work will continue on issues such as transition-to-retirement income streams.
February 21, 2018
Economists debate whether ‘animal spirits’ will bite
Is the global economy driving at full throttle or running on borrowed time? A panel at this year’s Portfolio Construction Forum Markets Summit offered opposing views.
February 21, 2018
Industry veteran sets her sights on the Senate
Veteran adviser Julie Matheson says the lack of clear labelling in financial planning creates all sorts of confusion. But she has plans for a campaign to fix the problem.
February 20, 2018
SMSF Association official defends FASEA’s Sanders
Industry leaders spoke candidly when the topic of the standards authority came up at a wrap-up panel, but cautioned against heaping scorn on the standards body’s chief executive.
February 16, 2018
ASIC reveals details of its role in code of ethics
The corporate regulator has shared more information about how it will oversee professional standards.
February 16, 2018
Reforms improve appeal of looking outside super
The likelihood that the best option for a client includes an alternative tax structure has gone up. Maxed out contributions and cognitive decline can play a role in the decision.
February 16, 2018
A call for clarity on tax law for death benefits
The SMSF Association is asking the ATO to clear up a policy that is causing its members confusion.
February 16, 2018
