May 25, 2016
Tan Sri Dato' Dr Michael Yeoh, Chairman of the World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES) and CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) has confirmed that Malacca Malaysia will host the 2016 Summit that will be held November 16 - 17.
Apr 26, 2016
With community debate raging in the finance industry on how to enhance its professional standards, one expert educationalist believes the government needs to legislate around a clear distinction between comprehensive versus limited financial advisers.
Apr 17, 2016
Since the release of Australian Government Productivity Commission Research Paper 'Housing Decisions for Older Australians' in December 2015 and the more recent Actuaries Institute green paper 'Unlocking Housing Wealth' the spotlight is well and truly on.
Apr 04, 2016
As the July 1 SMSF accountants' exemption nears, and the impact the SMSF changes will have on accountants and SMSF trustees and members is revealed, is it any wonder that their level of concern is increasing rapidly as the administrative and advice...
Apr 03, 2016
Much has been written about the accountants' exemption, which allows accountants to give advice on SMSF's coming to an end on the 1st July 2016 and the new requirements they will need to adhere to if they wish to continue servicing clients within a...
Mar 20, 2016
Reflecting on the tsunami of issues about to engulf accountants and SMSF holders, industry consultant John Wiseman points to the impact it will have on costs and fees - one of the key motivators for setting up and maintaining an SMSF.
Mar 14, 2016
Much has been written and predicted in Australia and globally about the great intergenerational transfer of wealth and financial assets by the Baby Boomers to their children and heirs but sadly for many the reality will prove an immense disappointment...
Mar 10, 2016
The announcement earlier this year that the Australian federal government ordered the sale of additional properties bought in contravention of Australia's foreign investment rules continues to reverberate both locally and overseas.
Mar 02, 2016
With time now fast approaching for the July 1st deadline whereby the accountants SMSF Advice exemption will be removed, the big winners will be qualified compliant ready Financial Planners in contrast to a great number of accountants that simply will not.
Feb 14, 2016
Quoting the famous tag line from the industry funds advertising campaign recently retired financial planner John Wiseman said the long term adverse impact and damage to the personal retirement benefits of employees where employers fail in their...