FS Advice - Volume 10 Number 1

Volume 10 Issue 1

Superannuation

SMSF borrowing - the need to benchmark

MICHAEL HARKIN | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Changes in the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) interpretation of the treatment of income derived by investments made with borrowed funds means ... Read more

How much is the Age Pension worth?

CRAIG MCCULLOCH | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Perhaps the most obvious question to ask for any client considering the Age Pension is "how much is the Age Pension worth?" As described in ... Read more

Taxation & Estate Planning

Estate planning for different life stages

ANNA HACKER | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Estate planning is not just the preserve of the elderly or the sick. Every Australian, regardless of their age or health, should consider an estate ... Read more

Investment

Advice from a rising star

BENJAMIN BUDGE | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Ben Budge is the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) rising star for 2014. But above all, he is a trusted adviser. Building a trusting relationship ... Read more

Client onboarding - First impressions drive lifetime outcomes

RICHARD DUNKERLEY | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Research conducted by the Aite Group1, in the US, found that only 30% percent of wealth management businesses regard the client onboarding process as ... Read more

Understanding and selecting managed account services

BRETT SANDERS , MATHEW BIRCH , RHONDA LEE QUAN | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

Managed accounts have been accelerating in popularity in the past few years with funds under management (FUM) estimated at over $15 billion and there ... Read more

Seven essential tips for managing currency risk

JONATHAN SHEAD | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

While international investments have the potential to deliver real benefits, they are also exposed to currency fluctuations. Currency can turn a loss ... Read more

Communications & Marketing

What is on the horizon for life insurance in super?

MARTIN BRECKON | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

In a post FoFA world, the philosophy of best interest duties has become a part of doing business. though we can make a recommendation to hold life ... Read more

Financial advice - Australian consumers have their say

NEIL O'GRADY , ADELINA LALIC | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

The main reason why consumers have not engaged with financial planners is a lack of understanding and appreciation of the true benefits of financial ... Read more

Life insurance snapshot: 10 industry trends shaping the landscape

DARREN STEVENS | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

While the life insurance industry continues to experience growth, there is an inherent fragility in a sector being weighed down by its legacy business. ... Read more

Insurance product replacement advice - a case in point

TREVOR HARRIS | Comments | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

This court case is something all risk writers and financial planners should acquaint themselves with. The human story behind the case also appeared on ... Read more

Latest News


Futuro ends AMP alignment JAMIE WILLIAMSON Futuro Financial Services has ended its partnership with AMP after seven years, becoming 100% privately-owned again.	Escala bought by growing US firm JAMIE WILLIAMSON Escala Partners is set to be acquired by a US-based wealth manager looking to expand its international footprint.

IOOF braces for new super package, grandfathered commissions changes KARREN VERGARA IOOF's bottom line will take a hit from the newly legislated Protecting Your Super package and the proposed removal of grandfathered commissions.	ClearView launches client-engagement guide KANIKA SOOD ClearView has launched a guide on how financial advisers can engage better with clients, in partnership with an academic.

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Reality check

PETER NONNENMACHER
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Celebrating 40 years in any job is a remarkable feat and to still love doing what you do after all those years is all the more impressive. Hillross Macarthur's Peter Nonnenmacher shares with Jamie Williamson his thoughts on the changing world of advice.

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Katie Johnston

Senior Associate

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Deal breakers & deal changers in the financial planning M&A space

The financial services industry has seen blow after blow recently with the introduction of new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) ...

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Kate Fellows

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Why the paraplanning profession is here to stay

There is much conjecture surrounding the future of paraplanning, and with good reason. With artificial intelligence and machine-learning gaining momentum ...

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Jacqui Lennon

Head of Product and Customer Experience

FS Advice

Retiring with dignity requires superior income solutions

With the financial services industry being shaken up by the Hayne Royal Commission and greater government scrutiny, Australians are demanding greater transparency ...

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Shelley Banton

Executive General Manager, Technical Services

FS Advice

Potential problems with pension payments

There's no doubt the new rules and regulations associated with Super Reform are confusing. We are now seeing new issues starting to emerge that will have ...

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