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Financial planning

Former High Court Judge Sir Anthony Mason believes failures such as Westpoint and Storm point to the need for tighter regulation of financial services....

Editorial

Industry players have begun voicing their concern about the increasing possibility of a removal of tax-free withdrawals from superannuation in light of the global financi...

Policy & Regulation

Taxation academic suggests that the current economic downturn has provided an opportunity for the Government to rethink tax arrangements for superannuation, including its...

Financial planning

Taxation expert warns planners about conflicts of interest implications if they are involved in transferring retirement funds from overseas into products that generate co...

Financial planning

DAMON TAYLOR takes a look at how self-managed superannuation funds are faring in the current financial climate. ...

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Superannuation

MICHAEL HUTTON considers options for retiring SMSF trustees....

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Accounting

Accounting body welcomes ATO's decision not to close off access to its Private Binding Ruling register....

Financial planning

Super guarantee charge deadline extended to May 28, 2009....

Editorial

The diverse agribusiness sector is experiencing both highs and lows in the current downturn, writes AMAL AWAD....

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Financial planning

Law firm points to win against ATO on MIS status but notes pitfalls....

Superannuation

DAVID BARRETT considers a ruling by the ATO on the status of self managed super funds...

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Financial planning

Pro bono services offered....

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Life/Risk

Jeffrey Scott takes a look at income protection and total disability options....

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Financial planning

Will fast-track refunds, extend debt deadlines. ...

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Superannuation

MARTIN BRECKON considers the benefits of cutting the cost of insurance premiums by using superannuat...

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