An AFCA decision regarding death benefit wishes made via phone to a superannuation fund has been upheld by the Federal Court.

The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call.

SMSF investors comprise a significant chunk of the hybrid securities market in Australia, and several specialists have warned ...

The PBR (1052367111264) dealt with a member who was diagnosed with a health condition that prevented them from working again on the date they received a diagnosis. The court was provided with a copy ...

With the Division 296 tax now in effect, SMSF advisers, accountants, auditors, and legal professionals must adapt to the seismic shifts reshaping the superannuation sector. SMSF Adviser has launched ...

A survey of more than 3,000 Australians aged over 50 found that 78 per cent would like to be able to pay directly into a retirement account rather than maintain a separate accumulation account. This ...

Across 35 award categories, a total of 190 professionals and businesses have made the shortlist, including standout financial advisers, fund managers, wealth tech innovators, and senior executives ...

According to the CSLR announcement, the need for a revised estimate was triggered due to the initial levy estimate exceeding the $20 million cap for the personal financial advice sub-sector. While the ...

Mark Ellem, head of education for Accurium, says the new definition of total super balance, which is part of the new $3 million super tax legislation, will not impact SMSFs as much as other ...

Yesterday, ASIC issued a red alert to consumers about high-pressure sales tactics that urge super switching. The regulator’s deputy chair, Sarah Court, said ASIC’s primary aim is to preserve assets ...

ASIC hit the ground running to kick off the new financial year, having already announced the cancellation of two advice firms’ Australian Financial Services Licenses (AFSL) for failing to pay industry ...

In 2018, Fuoco was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct, and to have contravened financial services laws. The court held in the contempt proceeding that ...