CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Financial planning

There are significant rewards and opportunities for Australian financial planners who are prepared to transfer their skills overseas....

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Editorial

David Benney looks at the advantages and disadvantages of direct shares versus managed funds....

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Tools & guides

MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....

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Financial planning

Investment Trends names Navigator leading platform in a year marked by intense investment in specific improvements....

Financial planning

Government legislation dealing with the tax arrangements for managed investments trusts is necessary to ensure the managed funds sector is run efficiently and responsibly...

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Financial planning

ING urges extension of CGT rollover relief to help get rid of legacy life issues....

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Financial planning

The proposed changes to gearing rules in superannuation will open a "can of worms" for investors who use unlisted or DIY gearing in their super funds, said Alpha Structur...

Financial planning

ASFA has supported amendment proposals made by the Government around borrowing in super arrangements....

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Financial planning

Government tax and consumer protection proposals made in recent days appear to have put the spotlight on common industry practices around borrowing in super....

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Financial planning

Praemium's V-Wrap platform has become the first portfolio administration platform to be accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the com...

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Policy & Regulation

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) has called on the Government to ease requirements on self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and phase out the contributions tax in i...

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Editorial

Stuart Fechner explains why separately managed accounts offer an alternative way to manage Australian share investments....

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Life/Risk

John Ciacciarelli explains key person insurance and the capital gains tax issues it raises....

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Financial planning

AIST warns against the 'dumbing down' of existing balanced super funds and a potential worsening of the underinsurance problem; ASFA calls for legislative support to impr...

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Financial planning

SARINA RUFFO considers the impact of bankruptcy on your assets, including superannuation and insurance proceeds....

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