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Government cracks down following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... that keep our tax system and capital markets strong," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a joint statement with the finance minister, attorney general and assistant treasurer. "We're also cracking down on the scourge of multinational tax avoidance and making ...

Should wealthy Aussies use super to fund aged care?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... income for a dignified retirement alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way. Jones, who is also minister for financial services, added: "It strikes me as odd in a system which is about retirement income that a third of the cheques ...

US regulators launch investigation into OpenAI

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
... FTC." The technology has come under global scrutiny as it continues to emerge ahead of its regulation. Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced further steps would be taken to ensure the growth of artificial intelligence technologies in ...

Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this morning Michele Bullock will take over as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor from Philip Lowe in September. Chalmers said the government is proud to announce the ninth governor ...

Adviser levy tripled, labelled "deeply unfair"

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... and Credit Panel, and the review of the Life Insurance Framework. The release of the indicative cost recovery follows minister for financial services Stephen Jones confirming the adviser levy freeze would not continue. In response to the tripling of ...

Jones lifts adviser levy freeze, updates funding model

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... unveils recommendations that make minor changes to the industry funding model following a review. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones yesterday announced that he will not extend the temporary levy relief for advisers ...

Government cracks the whip on multinationals

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... deduction of all interest expenses as long as net interest expenses do not exceed 30% of profits. According to assistant minister for competition, charities and treasury Andrew Leigh, the changes encapsulate the government's immediate priorities to strengthen ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... has also had a 22-year-long career with the NSW Parliament, serving as s treasurer, attorney general, health and arts minister as well as as leader of the opposition. Collins has chaired several public boards including, Australian Institute of Health ...

IFM Investors names chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... every success for the future." Meanwhile, Tanner saved as the federal member for Melbourne from 1993 to 2010 and was minister for finance and deregulation from 2007 to 2010. He has extensive experience in corporate governance and advising financial and ...

Super funds ready to offer advice: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... "We don't play a role in terms of setting prices for funds, that is ultimately a matter for themselves. What the minister has made clear is, he sees that funds will look at that and make decisions on what type of pricing arrangements they would have," ...