Articles by Penny Pryor

ETFs, Investments, Markets

Betashares launches emerging markets ETF

Betashares has launched an ETF providing individuals with access to investment opportunities in global emerging markets.

Betashares has launched an ETF providing individuals with access to investment opportunities in global emerging markets.

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ASIC, Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning

Financial services misconduct ongoing

The latest ASIC accounts of misconduct and website removals remain high with the regulator cautioning consumers to remain on alert.

The latest ASIC accounts of misconduct and website removals remain high with the regulator cautioning consumers to remain on alert.

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financial advice, Financial Planning

Adviser numbers up in 2026 income year

Financial adviser numbers are up, but there is still a large percentage of legacy planners saying no to the experienced provider pathway.

Financial adviser numbers are up, but there is still a large percentage of legacy planners saying no to the experienced provider pathway.

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Contributions

Work test exemption worth consideration

SMSF members between the ages of 67 and 75 should consider the work test exemption if planning to make a personal deductible contribution.

SMSF members between the ages of 67 and 75 should consider the work test exemption if planning to make a personal deductible contribution.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Retirement

Advice builds confidence in retirement

New research has confirmed Australians who have received financial advice are much more confident about their retirement than those who have not.

New research has confirmed Australians who have received financial advice are much more confident about their retirement than those who have not.

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ETFs, Investments

New high yield ETF from Betashares

ETF provider Betashares has launched an Australian equity high-yield ETF and revamped its global equity high-yield product making it cheaper.

ETF provider Betashares has launched an Australian equity high-yield ETF and revamped its global equity high-yield product making it cheaper.

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ART, financial advice, Financial Planning, SMSF

SMSF adviser’s 10-year ban upheld

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld a decision to impose a 10 year ban on an adviser who spruiked SMSFs to buy into risky investments.

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld a decision to impose a 10 year ban on an adviser who spruiked SMSFs to buy into risky investments.

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ASIC, Auditing

ASIC directs ire at 28 more auditors

ASIC moved against 28 approved SMSF auditors between January and June this year, bringing the total of these actions to 48 for 2024/25.

ASIC moved against 28 approved SMSF auditors between January and June this year, bringing the total of these actions to 48 for 2024/25.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Individual outcomes key for retirement

The FSC has welcomed the government's consultation papers on retirement, but says any performance metric needs to focus on individuals.

The FSC has welcomed the government’s consultation papers on retirement, but says any performance metric needs to focus on individuals.

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