GOVERNMENT

Superannuation

The Government has deferred the start date of the higher concessional contributions cap by two years from the originally intended start date of July 1, to July 1, 2014....

Financial planning

The Government has confirmed the degree to which the financial services industry will be slugged to deliver on elements of its Stronger Super levy....

Superannuation

Towers Watson warns the Government on a Budget which injects more complexity into superannuation....

Superannuation

Self-managed superannuation was the clear winner of 2011, with healthy sector growth and satisfactory investment returns. However, as 2012 kicks off, SMSFs must turn thei...

Superannuation

The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, is set to release the details of the superannuation changes foreshadowed for inclusion in the Federal Budget....

Superannuation

Institute of Chartered Accountants reinforces concern on accountants' exemption issue....

Financial planning

RI Advice Group has rejigged its financial adviser agreements, adopting a 'practise what you preach' mentality when it comes to fee for service....

Financial planning

A recent newspaper advertisement that equates financial planning with the sale of financial products misunderstands the role of advisers, says AFA chief executive Richard...

Editorial

Returns from the resources sector are under pressure and investors are finding themselves navigating a rocky terrain, writes Andy Gardner....

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Editorial

Matt Drennan looks at the Government’s decision to support certain industries and whether it is completely necessary....

Financial planning

The Government should take a long-term economic view in its efforts to return the budget to surplus amid major issues concerning market forces, household debt and uncerta...

Accounting

Opposition urges Shorten to resolve accountants' exemption or hand task to someone who can....

Financial planning

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has urged taxpayers to seek independent financial advice before entering so-called tax avoidance schemes as they prepare to lodge the...

Superannuation

The Federal Government has been accused of taking a "backward and capricious step" by altering the tax settings on superannuation in the forthcoming Federal Budget....

Funds management

Spurred on by the growing interest of SMSFs, confidence is slowly beginning to return to the Australian property investment sector as investors become more open to lookin...

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