The latest analysis into retirement trends has revealed the financial services industry may have underestimated the dramatic falloff in retiree spending as they age.

The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Jeremy Cooper to its public policy committee, which it claims demonstrates the peak industry body’s commitment to have the right policy settings for retirement income, superannuation and financial services.

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has highlighted a disconnect between the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) ability to raise revenue for government coffers and its capacity to do its actual job of regulation and enforcement.

Online advice firm Plenty Plus has announced its white-label service is now available following strong interest from accountants and planners providing advice under an Australian financial services licence.

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has partnered with Australian equity capital raising platform Sharequity, which connects self-directed investors with companies seeking to raise capital.