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Uni to offer SMSF degree

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2008
... need for us to develop it internally." Slattery said she was not surprised with the minister for superannuation and corporate law, Nick Sherry's comments that trustees need to be better educated on their responsibilities. "We've had discussions with ...

SMSFs on govt watch

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2008
... Fund (SMSF) Professional Association of Australia (SPAA) conference, Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said the government would be keeping a close eye on aggressive marketing campaigns targeting the sector. "The Government ...

Govt creates super advisory

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
... Piggot, associate dean of research at the University of New South Wales. Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said the committee provided an opportunity for open discussion on superannuation issues which would ensure matters are ...

FHSA tops govt agenda

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
... is delivered clearly and simply to all who wish to access it," said Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law. "[This] event provided an opportunity for representatives from the financial services industry and consumer groups to gain ...

SMSFs under microscope

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 18 FEB 2008
... superannuation fund (SMSF) operators understand their responsibilities. Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said the government was closely monitoring the SMSF sector given it has grown to more than 368,000 entities and holds ...

Govt extends tax exemptions for terminally ill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008
... subject to certain conditions, the funds can be accessed tax-free. Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said the changes would relieve some of the financial stress that terminally ill people could be experiencing. Kate Anderson ...

Fed Govt creates financial services task force

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2008
... to develop clear and understandable disclosure documents," Nick Sherry, Federal Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, said. "Reform of financial services disclosure requirements is the first instalment in the Rudd Government's deregulation agenda. ...

CommInsure tracks lost super

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2008
... taken an active stance in addressing the $10 billion lost super issue, with the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Nick Sherry, recently calling for an automatic rollover system to help reduce the number of unclaimed super accounts. Senator ...

Govt urges auto-rolling of $9.7bn lost super

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2008
The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Nick Sherry, has suggested an automatic rollover system for lost super to help reduce the number of unclaimed super accounts, which now stands at nearly $10 billion. He urged the Federal Government ...

APRA super splitting extension flawed

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2006
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has extended contributions splitting for members to any roll-over funds and transfers made before the 1 July RSE license deadline, but according to some the policy is flawed. Terry Brigden, partner ...