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Financial planning
FSC moves to Federal Court to challenge FWC process....
Funds management
ASIC begins legal proceedings over failed takeover bid...
Editorial
With research showing that Statements of Advice remain almost impenetrable documents for consumers, Bruce Keenan argues it could be time for a change. ...
Policy & Regulation
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. ...
Superannuation
Adelaide-based SMSF property promoter restricted from travel after company collapse. ...
Financial planning
Trio-linked adviser Ross Tarrant has appealed his seven-year ban from the industry, also criticising Labor MP Steve Jones for political point-scoring over the issue....
Financial planning
Financial planner practices risk hefty fines or even imprisonment if they are caught ‘promoting’ a tax scheme. Jennifer Yeo explains....
Funds management
Former directors of Prime Trust, including former Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Dr Michael Wooldridge, breached their duties as company officers, according to...
Policy & Regulation
Full Federal Court decision defines extent of ATO’s powers on promoters of tax exploitation schemes....
Editorial
Although tax exemption when selling a person’s main residence is usually a routine matter, things can go badly wrong in some quite unexpected ways, writes Chris Ardagna....
Funds management
Recent court case creates uncertainty about GST payments on recently purchased properties, including those insides SMSFs. ...
Funds management
Regulator says thirteenth EU will conclude planned Trio action....
Financial planning
Legal costs in appeal set to consume client payment despite ruling in their favour. ...
Funds management
ASIC initiates civil proceedings against GE Money alleging misleading and deceptive conduct over credit limits. ...
Superannuation
DBA Lawyers’ David Oon and Bryce Figot take a cautious look at deducting superannuation contributions for directors of trustees of ‘passive’ investment trusts. ...
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It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...