News

Appointments

SuperConcepts expands leadership team

SuperConcepts has announced the appointment of two general managers as a part of its leadership team restructuring plan.  

read more
Superannuation

SG rise needed for adequate retirement

superannuation guarantee; retirement

A case has been advanced to have the superannuation guarantee levy increased from 9.5 per cent on the back of new financial modelling.

read more
Education, FASEA

Advisers told to wait before doing FASEA exam

Advisers should avoid becoming FASEA exam guinea pigs and instead increase their knowledge via courses before undergoing the test, according to a financial services academic.

read more
Pensions, Property

More retirees to access reverse mortgages

Changes to the Pension Loans Scheme will allow more retirees to access reverse mortgages, but they should also consider the potential downsides.

read more
Insurance, Superannuation

SMSF members at risk of losing life insurance cover

SMSF members may lose life insurance cover held within an APRA-regulated fund if they fail to contribute to it or reactivate it before 1 July.  

read more
Retirement, Superannuation

Retirees squeezed by rates, longevity

Longer life spans and lower interest rates are putting pressure on retirement income streams that that could be resolved with new investment products.

read more
Investments

A nuanced low-volatility investment approach

SMSF trustees should be taking advantage of low-volatility investment trends, but need to remain mindful of ‘hidden’ risks, according to Patrick Kuhner.

read more
Education, FASEA, Financial Planning

Sitting first FASEA exam a gamble

FASEA; exam; AFA;

Advisers who will sit the first round of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority exams are taking a gamble, according to a senior Association of Financial Advisers executive.

read more
Education, FASEA

Ex-FASEA chief joins Deakin ahead of exams

Former FASEA chief executive Deen Sanders has joined Deakin Business School’s ethics unit team weeks before the first adviser exams take place.

read more
FASEA, Financial Planning

AFA embarks on new lobbying strategy

Individual AFA members will be included in its lobbying efforts, with the industry body wanting to engage the government at both senior and grassroots levels.

read more

Copyright © SMS Magazine 2024

ABN 80 159 769 034

Benchmark Media

WordPress website development by DMC Web.