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New caps can increase super contributions: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... proposed 30% taxation on $3 million super balances could become law by June 30 this year. "The only questions that remains is whether the government's proposal not to index the cap and to tax unrealised capital gains will survive the scrutiny of ...

Super tax is a 'wealth tax': Taylor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... attack on self-managed superannuation and the regulatory approach that favours one form of superannuation over another." "Whether you wish to preserve your lump sum or invest a portion of it in a retirement product, those choices are absolutely fundamental ...

ASIC waves red flag at advisers, trustees over Choice products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... maintaining member investment in its Choice products. For one trustee, the first selection criteria noted as evidence of whether an option will satisfy member objectives was demand for the product from advisers. Meantime, five trustees designed one or ...

Aussies want control of nest eggs: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024
... preference for control over their retirement savings is a cautionary warning to superannuation funds that are considering whether to impose 'one-size-fits-all' solutions onto members at retirement," he said. The poll also revealed members' ...

Aware Super builds out BTR portfolio

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... risk-adjusted returns for our 1.1 million members," she said. As the development's completion nears, the fund will determine whether any of the apartments will be allocated to Aware Super's Essential Worker Housing program. Aware Super said its BTR portfolio ...

Magellan names Rahmani as new chief, reports NPAT lift

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024
... generally is exploring accretive strategic growth opportunities, saying it remains open to different ownership structures, whether that be wholly acquiring boutiques or taking minority or majority stakes. On this note, Formica cited the success of Airlie ...

AI poses potential challenge to financial stability: Gensler

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... the necessity for firms to clearly articulate to investors the role and scope of AI within their operations, including whether it's internally developed or externally sourced. "Investment advisers or broker-dealers also should not mislead the public ...

Jailed adviser permanently banned by ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... perform any function involved in engaging in credit activities; or control another person who engages in credit activities, whether alone or alongside others. The ban took effect on February 5. When Sebo was convicted, Justice Lonsdale said: "I find ...

Crypto fintech needed AFSL, court says

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... are appropriate protections for consumers." She urged firms offering products with crypto-assets to carefully consider whether their offerings qualify as financial products under the existing regime, and to ensure they're appropriately licensed and authorised ...

iExtend finds interim arrangement to operate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... conversations which are key foundational pillars to the co-ownership offer, he said. "We have always been proactive in the market whether that be with advisers, insurers or regulators and this is no different in that we have sought out an arrangement ...