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The long-awaited Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes draft package has been released, switching Statements of Advice for Client Advice Records and clarifying what topics super funds can collectively charge for. However, some elements of the reforms are still being ironed out by Treasury.
Tranche 2 is coming before the election: Jones
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones has confirmed Tranche 2 of the DBFO reforms will be released ahead of the election.
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MAGDELINE JACOVIDES
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MAZI WEALTH
FOUNDER AND FINANCIAL ADVISER
MAZI WEALTH
On top of running a successful practice, Mazi Wealth founder Deline Jacovides is a fierce advocate for closing the superannuation gender gap and has built a highly popular social media presence that takes financial literacy to the next level. She tells Karren Vergara where her passion comes from and how she integrates it all with family life.
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