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Superannuation retirement phase - lessons from recent UK annuity changes
A key risk faced by self-funded retirees is the possibility that their superannuation savings will not last as long as they will While lifetime pensions and annuities issued by life companies can assist in addressing this risk there has traditionally been a relatively low uptake of these products by ...
What does 1 July 2014 mean under FoFA?
For most people working in the financial services industry it would be unwise to let 1 July come and go without asking what will change In 2014 as in 2012 and 2013 1 July is a very significant date under FoFA the Future of Financial Advice ...
More (good) Queensland property law changes (inc. up to 20% deposits!!)
Further amendments to existing property legislation that aims to streamline the sale of property particularly in respect of the sale of off-the-plan lots have been introduced into the Queensland Parliament These amendments will be of substantial benefit to developers Partner Alister Fitzgerald ...
The mFund Settlement Service - coming soon
The ASX has announced that it has now received regulatory clearance for its new mFund Settlement Service previously known as AQUA II and the ASX Managed Funds Service which it hopes will be launched before 30 June 2014 Once established the service will allow investors to transact electronically in ...
Qld property law review - issues papers 1 and 2 (seller disclosure and lot entitlements)
The Queensland Government is conducting a major review of property law Partner Tony Davies and Senior Associate Annabelle Aland report on two issues papers that have been released to help stakeholders contribute to the public submissions process ...
Allens advises on successful investment in Melbourne Square development project
Allens has advised one of Malaysia's leading property developers, PJ Development Holdings Berhad, a subsidiary of OSK Holdings Berhad, on the investment by a subsidiary of the Employees Provident ...
Allens advises Netflow consortium on $1.8bn Melbourne roads PPP
Allens has advised the Netflow consortium on its preferred respondent nomination for the $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade project. The project will be the first road development and maintenance ...
Allens M&A team wins coveted Deal Team of the Year at Australasian Law Awards
Allens' market-leading M&A team was last night recognised, winning the coveted Australian deal team of the year award at the Australasian Law Awards held in Sydney. The corporate team was also ...
WA Supreme Court provides further guidance on challenging adjudication determinations made under the Construction Contracts Act
The WASC has provided additional guidance on the types of errors that can lead to an adjudicators determination being quashed by the court ...
The rise of 'robo advice'
Robo advice is another one of these phrases that we are suddenly seeing everywhere The idea offers some exciting opportunities for advice providers What are the regulatory issues And how can lawyers help ...