CAPITAL GAINS

Policy & Regulation

The Institute of Public Accountants has called for a genuine look at detailed tax reform, including a revisiting of the complexities of the capital gains tax, in this yea...

Financial planning

Global institutional investment consultant Mercer is looking to increase its competitive presence in the Australian retail research market by leveraging its institutional...

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Financial planning

Superannuation funds looking to merge have been urged to push the issue of continuing capital gains tax relief for merged funds with the Government, in light of the actua...

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Editorial

Insurance bonds are undergoing something of a renaissance, writes Sarina Raffo. She explains the benefits they offer clients....

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Tools & guides

John Ciacciarelli demystifies small business CGT contribution caps....

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Financial planning

An index measuring the after-effects of capital gains tax has been launched by the FTSE Group and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)....

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Superannuation

Unit trusts may be the solution for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) seeking to get around limited recourse borrowing arrangements, according to Cavendish Superannuation ...

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Financial planning

Getting ready for the end of the tax year needs year-round thought, writes Janine Mace. She explains what financial planners should be telling their clients....

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Financial planning

Janine Mace outlines what financial advisers should be doing to ensure their businesses are adequately prepared for the end of the financial year....

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Financial planning

ASFA wants the Government to extend capital gains tax relief for fund mergers to protect members' interests....

Financial planning

The Federal Government has committed to change the rules around trusts while acknowledging a longer-term fix is necessary....

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Editorial

Harry Rips explains the best way to make the most of personal concessional contributions....

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Funds management

Russell Investments has launched a new after-tax fund that promises to enhance returns for superannuation investors through a more 'sophisticated' approach than those cur...

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Policy & Regulation

The legislative changes evolving from the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms may force the Federal Government to finally move on the tax treatment of legacy financ...

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Tools & guides

Troy Smith explains the options available to SMSF trustees when calculating the amount of tax-free income during the pension phase....

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