WOLF SCHUMACHER | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2011 This article provides an introduction into the fast developing world of cloud computing for accounting and advice firms, and particularly for those, that administer self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Read more LINDSAY STODDART | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2011 Today, in the financial planning and accounting world, many of our duties will be compliance duties or statutory duties. However, duty of care issues will continue to raise the possibility of litigation arising from the common law duty (tort) of neg ... Read more  CHARLES BADENACH | MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011 Devastated by her parents' deaths and falling victim to scam artists had left Jenny* feeling isolated and uneasy about her financial inheritance. Financial planner Charles Badenach helped her rebuild her finances and see the potential in what she ha ... Read more MARC SMITH | MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011 Uncertain about how to best structure their finances in a difficult climate, James and Kate* were preparing for retirement when they needed the help of financial planner, Marc Smith, who maximised their strategy and got them on the road to retiremen ... Read more STEPHEN ASZTALOS | MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011 Nick, 55, and Kristina, 54, wanted to retire in five years but when they looked at their finances, they couldn't see an end in sight and felt depressed about their financial situation. Nick and Kristina's friends were in the process of accumulating ... Read more CRAIG BIGELOW | MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011 A life threatening illness and building debt had left one family in a state of despair until they met a financial adviser through a pro bono initiative who helped them fight back through bankruptcy, massive debt and financial stress. Read more STEVE SALVIA | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2011 Matthew*, 30, and Ashley*, 37, are a de facto couple planning a wedding with a baby on the way who decided that they needed help from a financial adviser to help them deal with their rising debt and bungled property assets. Read more CAROL TAWFIK | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2011 Lauren Malone*, 57, was recently widowed and retired before she realised that her financial situation was far more complicated then she could handle. After being referred by a long standing client of Shadforth, Malone met with financial planner Carol ... Read more |
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|The FAAA has voiced concerns over the Labor government's proposed superannuation tax, saying if they are negotiating with the Greens, a reduction in the cap to $2 million would be problematic.
FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms
The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has opposed collective charging for "always complex and costly" retirement planning advice and emphasised the need for consumer protection in the provision of super nudges in its submission to Treasury on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) ...
Adviser numbers jump in March quarter: Rainmaker
The March quarter saw the highest number of financial advisers join the sector in the last seven years to reach 15,982, according to Rainmaker Information.
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MAGDELINE JACOVIDES
FOUNDER AND FINANCIAL ADVISER
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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