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Advice-Related Complaints Low Despite Huge Rise In General

August 9, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Advice-Related Complaints Low Despite Huge Rise In General

Of the nearly 97,000 complaints lodged with AFCA in the past 12 months, less than 5% were related to investments and advice and just under 2% were about life insurance.

A statement from the authority says consumers in dispute with financial firms lodged a record 96,987 complaints, an “unprecedented” rise of 34% on the previous financial year.


High interest and inflation can pay dividends for SMSFs

July 18, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on High interest and inflation can pay dividends for SMSFs

While much of investors’ attention is naturally aimed towards the impact on mortgage repayments, higher rates are opening massive opportunities for retirees in term deposits, bonds and lower-risk assets, says the director of a leading wealth management firm.


Tax alert warning could catch more in the ATO web

July 8, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Tax alert warning could catch more in the ATO web

It’s not just SMSF trustees that may be caught under the tax alert issued last week in regards to property and arms’ length dealings, warns a specialist SMSF legal expert.