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Economist says innovation one small part of growth

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015

... STEM, ICT and design. Lawson said there's a further need for Turnbull to implement structural reform, and in particular tax reform, because Australia doesn't really have a short-term fiscal problem "but it does have longer term fiscal challenges and ...

Treasurer commits to improve after-fee super returns

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2015

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has committed to doing more to reduce superannuation fees and improve after-fee returns for members even though super tax incentives are a cost to the government. As an approach to deliver super tax concessions that ...

OPINION: Super is Murray's big rock

ANDREW BRAGG | WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015

... to set clear aims for super comes at the ideal time before we recommence the Tax White Paper discussion on super and tax reform. Clearly defining super will also stop future thought bubbles that super is for housing, infrastructure or compulsory agriculture ...

Tax reform must not betray women

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015

If federal government savings from adjustments to excessive tax concessions for high income earners are not directed at improving the superannuation gender gap "it will be a betrayal of the women of Australia." That is the view of not-for-profit group ...

Super tax back on Turnbull's agenda

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015

... the table, but we have not settled on any specific formula." She added: "It is essential in the superannuation and tax reform that superannuation objectives are put into law. "The options where the taxation is made fairer during the accumulation phase ...

HESTA chief advocates better tax reform

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015

HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said her fund members would not benefit from seeing a lift on the $30,000 tax cap for concessional superannuation contributions for women returning to work. It is a measure being considered by the federal government ...

Deloitte super plan could save budget $6bn

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 26 OCT 2015

... our superannuation system is sustainable," Deloitte said. The views are presented in Deloitte's latest Mythbusting tax reform series. The new edition released today covers super, negative gearing and capital gains issues.

OPINION: What to do with the Tax White Paper!

ANDREW BRAGG, DIRECTOR OF POLICY, FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL | WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2015

... September, Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as Australia's 29th Prime Minister. The new Prime Minister quickly identified tax reform as a priority of his economic vision in which he wanted to see a more agile, competitive Australia. The timing and process ...

Tax conversation in a bubble

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015

... better or for worse, the outcome of these discussions will affect your personal finances." Speaking on superannuation tax reform, Chapman said those hostile to change argue that tinkering with tax concessions associated with a long-term program such ...

Seniors weigh in on national tax discussion

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015

... economic ministers yesterday to discuss a "common ground" in the areas of productivity, participation, fiscal policy, tax reform and retirement incomes. "Australians will not accept ad hoc, poorly-designed spending cuts that end up creating more problems ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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