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Financial planning

Increased attention from audit committees have dropped CFO confidence in corporate reporting, according to EY....

Superannuation

The Government’s discussion paper on legislating a “purpose” for super defines it as a policy guide rather than a law....

Superannuation

The Federal Government is being urged to upgrade the status of unpaid superannuation guarantee entitlements and include them in the Fair Entitlements Guarantee regime....

Funds management

O’Dwyer cites Cbus Royal Commission wrongdoing as she claims superannuation funds which resist governance changes are out of step with the rest of Australia. ...

Editorial

Industry funds who have been alleging the banks offer inducements to employers to select particular default funds need to be careful what they wish for....

Superannuation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has ruled out property spruikes using terms such as “SMSF-ready” by property spruikers....

Financial planning

IOOF has said it has implemented almost all recommendations made by PwC following an independent review of its breach reporting and research divisions....

Accounting

A new online compliance portal for accountants has been launched by commercial law firm Cowell Clarke ahead of the new limited Australian financial services licence (AFSL...

Financial planning

In an indication of its growing influence, the CFA Institute has announced a regional Advocacy Council for Australia and New Zealand. ...

Funds management

ASIC suspends the AFSL of Forex TG after it voluntarily requested for it to ensure it is complying with regulatory obligations following a restructure. ...

Accounting

The ATO is likely to closely scrutinise the claims under the new asset write-off rules this year, according to H&R Block....

Funds management

Australian banks will need to adopt a forward-looking approach and move to leverage new technologies to counter new risk and regulatory threats, according to a new study....

Financial planning

Plaintiff law firms are continuing their focus on financial services, turning to social media networks to attract the attention of clients....

Policy & Regulation

ASIC has confirmed it will not necessarily take action on allegations of false and misleading advertising if it believes the complainants can do so themselves....

Superannuation

The Trade Union Royal Commission has provided the Government with ammunition to pursue its changes to default funds under modern awards....

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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