GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION
Superannuation
Self-regulation on governance is preferable to Government regulation, according to outgoing ASFA chair Tony Lally. ...
Superannuation
Two bodies representing industry super funds have called for improvement in the quality of advice provided to clients, questioning some of the drivers behind the growth o...
Financial planning
Sinodinos signals changes on FOFA conflicted remuneration based on more specifics....
Policy & Regulation
The Board of Taxation will extend its review of a section of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to include the tax framework in which private business operates....
Superannuation
ISA chief executive David Whiteley welcomes Fair Work Commission’s formula on default fund selection....
Financial planning
Sinodinos confirms Government’s intentions and timetable on FOFA changes along with moratorium on major change during Financial Systems Review....
Funds management
ASIC has signalled a crackdown on unlicensed property spruikers who advocate self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) investment without the proper authority...
Financial planning
ASIC has rejected a Money Management report of a union submission citing a culture of bullying and harassment....
Superannuation
SPAA wants the Coalition Government to increase the concessional contribution cap above the current $35,000 limit....
Financial planning
ANZ Banking Group is the only major market participant which did not identify any issues with the workings of ASIC. ...
Financial planning
Regulator spends big but earns its keep for Commonwealth...
Financial planning
Grandfathering has the potential to split the ranks of financial planners into two camps. ...
Superannuation
Negative gearing, capital gains and franking credits are off limits in government discussions, according to senior super industry figure....
Financial planning
Rather than relying entirely on the budget the Government allocates to it, ASIC should adopt a self-funding model, according to ISA....
Life/Risk
ASIC has made it clear it would like to see life insurance commissions banned as it would be the most effective way of combating churn, according to The Fold Legal managi...
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