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New legislation that empowers the tax office to hand out reformist penalties to SMSF trustees who inadvertently break the law has been praised by SPAA....

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The proposed scrapping of FOFA’s conflicted remuneration ban could give planners the green light to offer general advice - but they should still approach with caution, a ...

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The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says the regulatory changes to FOFA will be ready by the end of this month....

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Financial planners unlikely to face legal action on FOFA amendment-related advice, with courts recognising FOFA uncertainty....

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ASIC has sidestepped claims that FOFA amendments were a negative step and its enforcement approach allowed advisers a free hand....

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ASFA has differentiated itself from the other major super organisations by not buying into the FOFA debate beyond supporting the retention of intrafund advice. ...

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The ATO has pointed to a $1 million penalty imposed by the Federal Court as a strong reason for agricultural MIS promoters to obey the rules. ...

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The FPA has called for the Government to allow alternative methods of paying for advice, in order to increase access to financial planning services....

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Taxpayers Australia forms new body aimed at accountants, lawyers and BAS agents....

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Planners providing tax advice will have to adhere to the newly-released guidelines on managing conflicts of interest under TASA....

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to remind small businesses to pay their taxes....

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Large number of planning practices ready to act on grandfathering amendments after preparing in advance....

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