Articles by Penny Pryor

Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement under-preparedness revealed

Many Australians are underprepared for retirement with more than 30 per cent not understanding their options for accessing super.

Many Australians are underprepared for retirement with more than 30 per cent not understanding their options for accessing super.

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ETFs, Investments

Two new active ETFs released to market

Franklin Templeton has launched two active exchange-traded funds on the ASX with equities and fixed income as the underlying asset classes.

Franklin Templeton has launched two active exchange-traded funds on the ASX with equities and fixed income as the underlying asset classes.

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ASIC, Retirement

ASIC retirement planner very popular

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reported high user engagement with the retirement planner it launched last November.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reported high user engagement with the retirement planner it launched last November.

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Financial Advice, Financial Planning, SMSF, SMSFA

Risky lead generation not about SMSFs

The SMSF Association has indicated poor and unlicensed advice is in the main responsible for risky lead generation activity.

The SMSF Association has indicated poor and unlicensed advice is in the main responsible for risky lead generation activity.

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CSLR

SMC qualifies SMSF CSLR levy inclusion

The Super Members Council has argued against the inclusion of any type of superannuation fund in the CSLR levy.

The Super Members Council has argued against the inclusion of any type of superannuation fund in the CSLR levy.

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Retirement

Retirement worries still high

Concerns about running out of money and not being able to live comfortably in retirement are still high among many Australians.

Concerns about running out of money and not being able to live comfortably in retirement are still high among many Australians.

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ASIC, Cryptocurrency

Fake crypto trading platform alert

ASIC has warned consumers about unsolicited invitations to join WhatsApp share tip groups as they may lead to the use of fake crypto trading platforms.

ASIC has warned consumers about unsolicited invitations to join WhatsApp share tip groups as they may lead to the use of fake crypto trading platforms.

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ATO, Technology

ATO adds verification step to transfers

The ATO has added an extra verification step for people seeking to transfer superannuation via its online services.

The ATO has added an extra verification step for people seeking to transfer superannuation via its online services.

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CSLR, SMSFA

Government CSLR involvement needed

The SMSF Association has put forward an argument to Treasury for the government to contribute to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

The SMSF Association has put forward an argument to Treasury for the government to contribute to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

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