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 | Nominations extended until Thursday 14 April! Nominate your peers today! Read more |
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| Latest News |
 | Planners working for independent firms are faring better in the pay rise stakes than their institutional counterparts, according to a survey. Read more |
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 | APRA has told super funds they need to prove value for money from marketing and sponsorships. Read more |
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 | Equity Trustees' head of asset management, Dr Paul Kasian has resigned, with the firm's head of cash and fixed income, Lance Pupelis, taking on the role on an interim basis. Read more |
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 | An industry consultant is predicting a steep increase in costs around SMSFs making small APRA funds an increasingly viable alternative. Read more |
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 | The SMSF Association is urging the Government to consider the farming sector, by bringing the Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) into line with small business tax benefits. Read more |
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 | ASIC has initiated court action against Westpac Banking Corporation over alleged manipulation of the bank bill swap rate. Read more |
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| Editorial |
 | Financial planners and their clients face an inevitable period of uncertainty at a time of continuing volatility if the Government moves for a double dissolution election. Read more |
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 | ASIC has signalled it will be closely examining the claims-handling of the major life/risk insurers, but Mike Taylor asks whether the regulator is simply the policeman who was looking the other way. Read more |
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| Features |
 | Robo-advice and digital advice was hailed as the key to reaching the majority who don't seek advice. But with providers grappling with issues like generating revenue and attracting customers, is the shine wearing off? Malavika Santhebennur asks if robo-advice can survive on its own. Read more |
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 | Traditionally Australian investors have been tied to the domestic equities market, but volatile times mean they need to look beyond these fair shores, writes Nicholas O’Donoghue. Read more |
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