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....

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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....

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Superannuation

Longevity, investment losses and limited opportunities take shine off super future....

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Superannuation

The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal has acknowledged the existence of a backlog of complaints....

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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...

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Superannuation

Mercer proposes unused contributions should be credited to following years to boost voluntary super investments....

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Superannuation

Concerns have been expressed that badly-run SMSFs may yet impose costs on Federal Budget. ...

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Financial planning

La Trobe Financial to manage trust after GFC setback causes closure....

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Funds management

In a final act before the election, the Government has refined the Managed Investment Trust regulatory regime....

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Superannuation

FSC claims inactive super grab inconsistent with reforms...

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Superannuation

Industry bodies agree to work together to promote super as ‘united voice’....

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Policy & Regulation

Draft legislation will exempt offshore managers if they engaged with local intermediary. ...

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Superannuation

The Rudd government has promised a five-year freeze on super changes, but the Coalition remains sceptical....

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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...

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Superannuation

Small business will be able to access the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal under Government changes. ...

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