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Government proposes framework for clearing and settlement services regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... clearing and settlement (CS) services. The proposed instrument, issued under the authority of assistant treasurer Stephen Jones, outlines the framework for ASIC to enforce rules governing the conduct and activities of CS facility licensees and associated ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... need to fund future health and aged care costs," TAL general manager, growth, retirement, and wealth partnerships Ashton Jones said. "They are living frugally and not enjoying the lifestyle they can afford. Lifetime income products can lessen these concerns ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... ability to make informed decisions about the advice. Commenting on the final tranche, minister for financial services Stephen Jones said that as five million Australians are either nearing or in retirement with more money than ever before, the reforms ...

SMSF Association, CA ANZ rally against super tax changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... that would double tax on many Australians superannuation earnings. Yesterday in Parliament, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones introduced the government's controversial Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill - the legislation introduces a 30% ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
Minister for financial services Stephen Jones has confirmed the government remains committed to removing Statements of Advice and the Safe Harbour Steps, as well as accelerating changes to education requirements to meet increased demand for advice. ...

Sterling Income Trust executives charged

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
... facing criminal charges over the collapsed property investment and management group's schemes. Sterling Group founder Raymond Jones and associate Simon Bell have each been charged with 11 counts of aiding and abetting Sterling Corporate Services to engage ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... them access to advice and start to help them manage longevity risk," she said. Just yesterday, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones stressed that, in anticipation of the millions preparing for retirement in the next decade, funds must urgently lift their ...

Caddick victims sue auditors in class action

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
... washed up on Bournda Beach in New South Wales was forensically identified as belonging to Caddick. In August, liquidators Jones Partners distributed $3 million to victims from the sale of her share portfolio and Dover Heights property.

Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... the transfer balance cap (TBC) for individuals with a capped defined benefit income stream. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said this is another step to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, ensuring that members aren't adversely impacted ...

Crypto exchanges to obey financial services rulebook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... damage due to breaches of AFSL obligations. In a joint statement, treasurer Jim Chalmers and assistant treasurer Stephen Jones highlighted that digital asset platforms will also adhere to "minimum standards" for holding tokens, custody software, and ...