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Govt launch MRRT super site

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... projected improvement in their retirement savings. In a joint statement with the Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services & Superannuation, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan said that under the proposed Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) ...

Second exposure draft on IMR laws released

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
... consultation and to working with industry to implement these important reforms," said Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation in a statement issued yesterday. The Government announced the final element of the IMR on December ...

New super bill enters parliament

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
... concessional cap is not expected to increase from $25,000 to $30,000 until 2014-15. Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, said the bill will allow for better reporting practices and more flexibility around excess contributions. ...

Bendigo Wealth opts for scaled advice ahead of FOFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... outcome for consumers at the end of the legislative process, currently being driven by Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation," said Tullio. "There is significant interest in our low-cost product, SmartStart Super?, demonstrated ...

New MLC unit focuses on accountants servicing SMSFs

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
... changes to licensing as a result of the FOFA reforms, although it pre-empts an announcement by Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten on the exact nature of what advice will be included in the streamlined licence proposed under ...

APRA MySuper changes burden for industry

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... announced in November 2011 is inconsistent with the Stronger Super Information Pack, issued by Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten in September 2011. The Information Pack indicated a fund would be able to seek authorisation ...

Super tax concessions in spotlight

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2012
... concessions are the only way Australians will fully fund their own retirement. Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten announced the Superannuation Roundtable yesterday in response to ideas raised at the ...

Govt releases final issue of investment manager regime

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011
... will further enhance Australia as a financial services centre in the Asia Pacific region." Said Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten. "Tax havens need not apply." Backdated to July 1 2011, this third element has been the subject ...

FOFA will pass: Shorten, FPA

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011
Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten and the FPA agree that the FOFA reforms will pass through parliament, with the Minister urging planners to embrace change as a necessary survival tool for the betterment of the industry. ...

SG Bill enters parliament with strong support

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
... addition to increasing the Superannuation Guarantee charge from 9% to 12%, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, also asked that the SG age limit be abolished. "We are living longer than ever before. ...