Articles by Tharshini Ashokan

ETFs

First actively managed ESG ETF opens to investors

A new actively managed ETF aims to give investors the opportunity to invest in stocks that have a positive impact on society and the environment.

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Pensions

BDBNs dangerous territory for advisers

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Advisers making changes to BDBNs or reversionary pensions may be engaging in legal work that could negatively impact on them and their clients.

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Regulation, Superannuation

SMSF changes must be aligned to super objective

Further changes to SMSFs need to be assessed against the objective of superannuation to avoid further instability being added to the sector.

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Financial Planning

Survey shows drop in financial services pay rises

The latest Hays Salary Guide has found the number and rate of pay rises across the financial services industry will be lower this year than last year.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO points to audit expectations when winding-up SMSFs

The ATO has outlined auditing requirements for winding up SMSFs ahead of the end of the financial year.

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ATO, Superannuation

SMSF Association positive about sector stats

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The SMSF Association has called the latest ATO SMSF statistics a positive reflection on the sector.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO reminds auditors of contravention reporting duty

The ATO has reminded SMSF auditors of their obligations to report any contraventions they find when finalising fund audits, and the fines for not doing so.

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Education

The Ethics Centre launches FASEA level bridging course

A FASEA accredited ethics bridging course, developed by The Ethics Centre, will be made available to financial advisers later this year. 

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