News

ETFs, Investments

BetaShares, Legg Mason unveil emerging market ETF

BetaShares and Legg Mason have launched the seventh ETF offering in the local market in less than six months, with the investment product offering access to emerging market equities.

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Pensions

June optimal for pension commencement

SMSF; pension; exemption

A specialist lawyer has suggested June is the best time for SMSF members to start a pension, using an exemption related to minimum yearly draw-down amounts.

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Administration, Strategy

30 June traps avoidable, but record-keeping vital

Advisers have options to make contributions to an SMSF in the days leading up to the end of the financial year, but need to be proactive in recording dates of transfer.

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Residential Property, Retirement

DomaCom unveils equity release product for retirees

DomaCom has launched the first equity release product for retirees that is available to financial advisers without requiring a real estate or credit licence.

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Appointments

SuperConcepts expands leadership team

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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