finance

ALP locks in on $3,000 tax affairs deduction cap

The Federal Opposition has locked in on capping tax deductions for arranging tax affairs at just $3,000.

The Government will struggle to get its First Home Owners Super Savers scheme through the Parliament with the Federal Opposition declaring it will oppose the Budget initiative.

18 May

Bowen confirms ALP rejection of Govt’s super saver scheme

The Government will struggle to get its First Home Owners Super Savers scheme through the Parliament with the...

The ABA has expressed angst over the Government’s move to force the major banks’ senior executives to sign confidentiality agreements before releasing the legislation.

18 May

Bank levy gone from bad tax to secret tax

The ABA has expressed angst over the Government’s move to force the major banks’ senior executives to sign...

Dec 1 2019 - 11:00pm

A new way to boost income while seeking to protect capital

With interest rates at record lows, finding income while managing risk is a challenge. The Schroder Absolute...

Schroders

Debt management advisers are operating via a regulatory loophole and need to adhere to the same regulatory standards as financial planners, a parliamentary committee has been told.

17 May

The regulatory loophole used by debt advisers

Debt management advisers are operating via a regulatory loophole and need to adhere to the same regulatory...

Parents of all ages expressed concern about the financial future of their children, the domino effect on their grandchildren, and the ramifications on their own financial future.

17 May

Parents concerned about ‘generation never leave home’

Parents of all ages expressed concern about the financial future of their children, the domino effect on their...

The Budget has proposed to only allow new plant and equipment assets and items added to an investment property to be depreciated.

12 May

Life/Risk

Budget change to reduce investment property deductions

The Budget has proposed to only allow new plant and equipment assets and items added to an investment property to...

Dec 1 2019 - 11:15pm

U.S. Outlook: Maintain balance in this election year

Recession in 2020, or will the U.S. consumer power through?

Capital Group

Australian super funds continue to invest far more in deposits and less in bonds than their counterparts abroad, according to Spectrum Asset Management.

12 May

Australian super funds look at corporate bonds

Australian super funds continue to invest far more in deposits and less in bonds than their counterparts abroad,...

11 May

AMP feels the super burn

AMP Limited’s March quarter cashflows have been impacted by significant changes to the superannuation environment.

Paul Barrett’s AZ Next Generation Advisory has extended its presence to North Queensland via an acquisition transaction with Menico Tuck Parrish.

11 May

Barrett’s AZ NGA gets FNQ foothold

Paul Barrett’s AZ Next Generation Advisory has extended its presence to North Queensland via an acquisition...

Consumers could benefit from a one-stop shop for financial disputes, but must have the right to legal representation, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers said.

11 May

Consumers need legal representation in financial disputes

Consumers could benefit from a one-stop shop for financial disputes, but must have the right to legal...

8 May

Vertical integration placed under PC microscope

Vertical integration in the financial services industry will be the subject of scrutiny by the Productivity...

Licensees providing holistic advice will be hit harder than those focused on general and wholesale advice under the Government’s new industry funding proposals for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

5 May

Holistic advisers will pay more on ASIC funding regime

Licensees providing holistic advice will be hit harder than those focused on general and wholesale advice under...

The super reforms could throw a hefty spanner into a significant percentage of SMSF members’ contribution strategy and overall wealth plan, according to Class.

5 May

Super reforms hit SMSF members harder

The super reforms could throw a hefty spanner into a significant percentage of SMSF members’ contribution strategy...

5 May

Banks should go back to banking

Banks should not provide wealth management services and financial advice unless they can stamp out the product-...

5 May