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ISA launches super tax plan

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2015
... Whiteley said ISA's tax package would deliver modest long-term budget savings compared to settings in place today. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison told the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) conference recently that the government ...

First State Super hitches cart to Turnbull innovation

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2015
... partnership was launched at fintech hub Stone and Chalk with guests including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer, as well as Assistant Innovation Minister Wyatt Roy. Turnbull told more ...

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 ...

Treasurer calls for planners to enter China

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has reignited calls for financial services and planners to enter the Chinese market and further develop competitive advantages established in Australia's sophisticated system. Morrison made the comment at a Bloomberg ...

Investment under microscope at ASFA conference

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015
... provide the opening address and Stephen Fry will close at the Grand Finale on Friday. Also speaking Friday are Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison and Shadow Minister for Superannuation and Financial Services, Jim Chalmers. Between Tuesday and Friday more ...

Treasurer open to all ideas on super

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2015
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has not ruled out an idea of lifting the tax cap on superannuation contributions for women returning to work so they can "top up" their super. The tax cap lift would also apply to carers and other people who face lengthy ...

FSI retirement response receives support

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) by super funds, in disagreement with one of the FSI recommendations. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said the Productivity Commission will be tasked with developing criteria and to assess the efficiency and competitiveness ...

Super to fund Aussie infrastructure: Shorten

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
... maximise the return to the Commonwealth and so that capital can be recommitted to new projects." It is a plan that federal treasurer Scott Morrison said "has some merit." In an interview on Melbourne radio yesterday, Morrison said productive infrastructure ...

Aussie pension policy needs careful adjustment: IMF

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2015
... established in the early 20th century, when tax concessions were less prevalent and the tax system simpler. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment of Australia recognised both a strong economic record ...

Reform summit must keep momentum: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2015
... jobs and fixing the safety net feed into ensuring good retirement incomes." The event was also addressed by federal Treasurer Joe Hockey, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens.