FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Superannuation
The AIST has signalled annuities as being a quick win for the Abbott Government if it moves to pull down regulatory barriers....
Superannuation
New processes for rollovers are proof the superannuation industry can govern itself in many areas where the Government has imposed red tape, according to Link Group....
Superannuation
Longevity, investment losses and limited opportunities take shine off super future....
Superannuation
The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal has acknowledged the existence of a backlog of complaints....
Superannuation
SMSF trustees have had another duty imposed on them by the Federal Government, but it appears some practitioners are taking a worryingly minimalist approach to meeting th...
Superannuation
Mercer proposes unused contributions should be credited to following years to boost voluntary super investments....
Superannuation
Concerns have been expressed that badly-run SMSFs may yet impose costs on Federal Budget. ...
Financial planning
La Trobe Financial to manage trust after GFC setback causes closure....
Funds management
In a final act before the election, the Government has refined the Managed Investment Trust regulatory regime....
Superannuation
FSC claims inactive super grab inconsistent with reforms...
Superannuation
Industry bodies agree to work together to promote super as ‘united voice’....
Policy & Regulation
Draft legislation will exempt offshore managers if they engaged with local intermediary. ...
Superannuation
The Rudd government has promised a five-year freeze on super changes, but the Coalition remains sceptical....
Superannuation
Small businesses will have recourse to the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal as well as other external disputes resolution services under changes announced by the Federa...
Superannuation
Small business will be able to access the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal under Government changes. ...
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