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Education

FASEA opens registration for adviser exam

FASEA has announced the opening of exam registrations and sitting dates for both new and existing financial advisers.

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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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Investments, Pensions, Retirement

Hub24 platform adds Challenger annuities

Hub24 has added three annuity products from Challenger to its investment menu.

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ETFs

BetaShares to launch India ETF

BetaShares has announced the launch of its India ETF, which will invest in high-quality Indian companies. 

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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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Retirement, Tax

Labor voters turn against franking credit plan

The opposition’s plans to ban franking credit refunds has been rejected by Labor voters who have indicated they will switch parties over the issue.

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ASIC, Compliance

ASIC clarifies litigation strategy

ASIC has detailed how its enforcement activities will operate, highlighting that while litigation was an option, other enforcement actions were also in use.

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Education

Graduate diploma approvals not expected till June

FASEA has confirmed it is yet to approve applications for graduate diploma and bridging courses, but expects to do so by mid-June.

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ATO, Superannuation

SMSF establishment balances jump

SMSF establishment balances have increased says the ATO

More SMSFs are being established around the $500,000 mark, meeting the Productivity Commission’s suggested benchmark made earlier this year.

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Pensions

Three key factors for reversionary pensions

The level of sophistication involved with a reversionary pension comes down to three things that or high importance, according to a SMSF sector strategist.

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