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AIST and Mercer launch new super tracker

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2015

... evidence based evaluation. "We've had the Financial System Inquiry Final Report, now we're waiting for the review of the Tax System - it's a crucial time to be making evidence-based decisions and the AIST-Mercer Super Tracker will facilitate this," he ...

Hockey names infrastructure top priority for G20

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014

... multinationals pay tax in the countries where they earn their income. "We are determined to improve the integrity of the global tax system by addressing the erosion of our collective tax base through work undertaken by the OECD." He said he would support ...

ATO considers increasing Bitcoin control

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) could be asking Bitcoin and other crypto-currency holders to keep records of their transactions. The ATO has released guidance of the tax ramifications of crypto-currencies and how various parts of the tax law apply ...

Murray inquiry should simplify investment tax structures

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014

... for foreign investors." He noted that Australia's current system "has tax implications" and asked for a change of the tax system "to allow any form of investment: through partnership, corporate, based on a contract or on a trust fund. "We are recognised ...

ATO issues warning ahead of tax haven crackdown

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014

... income." "There's also the future benefits we'll achieve by bringing these assets and income back into the Australian tax system," Jordan said. Thanks to international cooperation, the ATO has made significant progress in collecting offshore tax revenue. ...

ATO initiative raises $640 million from wealthy Australians

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014

... associated with tax manipulation, avoidance and schemes. Their compliance also helps instil community confidence in the tax system. The ATO has undertaken direct enforcement action, including comprehensive reviews and audits. It has also engaged with ...

FoFA changes delay tax-deductible advice: Ripoll

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2014

... afford it," Ripoll said. He added that "when the right standards are in place and we can guarantee the integrity of the tax system, then it will be the right time to implement tax-deductible advice. "But the biggest problem at the moment is that the ...

New MIT tax rules tweaked following consultation

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2013

The Government has made two further changes to the proposed new tax system for managed investment trusts (MITs) following industry consultation. One change addresses concerns that the proposed tax treatment of the under or over attribution of net income ...

Finance to fill export gap as mining boom sags

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2013

... government in developing relationships, coordinating and branding the industry's approach to Asia and in making our tax system competitive in the region," Brogden said. The number one concern for CEOs was "regulatory overload", followed by "a persistent ...

Broken 'contribs law' needs fixing: SPAA

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2013

... decision that affirmed the Commissioner's decision to impose a 93% tax rate on an excess concessional contribution. "A tax system that applies a 93% tax on individuals, who, in the main have made an innocent mistake, is not a system that could be considered ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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