Articles by Hrishikesh Joshi

Superannuation

SMSF assets approach $750b mark

SMSF assets grew by 4.5 per cent in the year to the March quarter, coming close to hitting $750 billion, according to the latest APRA statistics.

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ASIC, Regulation

Licence applicants face difficulties on PI cover

Advice licence applicants are facing trouble in getting approved due to difficulties in securing PI insurance, according to a financial services legal firm.

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Retirement

Cost of living for retirees remains stable

The cost of living for retirees shifted only marginally in the March quarter despite significant price rises for medical expenses and food, according to ASFA.

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Investments

Franking credit campaign was not political

Australian Parliament House, Canberra, ACT.

The head of Wilson Asset Management has told shareholders the fund manager’s campaign against a ban on franking credit refunds was not politically motivated.

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ATO

ATO pushes trustees’ valuation responsibilities

The ATO will accept asset valuations from trustees but has reminded them of their responsibilities in accurately sourcing that information.

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Education

Kaplan partners with Deloitte on bridging courses

Kaplan Professional has joined with ex-FASEA chief executive Deen Sanders to deliver FASEA standard bridging courses.

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Education

FASEA opens registration for adviser exam

FASEA has announced the opening of exam registrations and sitting dates for both new and existing financial advisers.

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ETFs

BetaShares to launch India ETF

BetaShares has announced the launch of its India ETF, which will invest in high-quality Indian companies. 

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Education

Graduate diploma approvals not expected till June

FASEA has confirmed it is yet to approve applications for graduate diploma and bridging courses, but expects to do so by mid-June.

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Investments, Tax

Wilson to continue franking credit fight

The head of Wilson Asset Management will continue to protest against franking credit changes even if ALP wins the federal election.

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