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Amendments to retirement income law assent

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2019
... were not appropriate for the "wide possible range" of complex products the parliament expects to emerge under SIS regulations changes in the future. If those means test rules were to continue under those changes, the income support system would be open ...

Government consults on super legislation

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2019
... to tax when rolled over to a new super fund. Alongside the legislative amendments the Government has proposed draft regulations to fix the valuation of defined benefit pensions under the transfer balance cap to reflect when pensions are permanently reduced ...

The problem the Productivity Commission is trying to fix

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... needs, but members lack simple and salient information and impartial advice to help them find the best products." "Regulations (and regulators) focus too much on the interests of funds and not members. Subpar data and disclosure inhibit accountability ...

FPA reviews disciplinary regulations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... processes questioned during the Royal Commission, the Financial Planning Association of Australia is introducing updated regulations from 1 January 2019. Conducted by FPA Conduct Review Commission (CRC) deputy chair Dale Boucher, the review looked at ...

Putting a price tag on clean investing

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2018
... research found. "The research also shows that green innovative firms are located in areas with stronger environmental regulations. While environmental policies can introduce additional costs for firms, a more stringent regulatory environment is seen ...

Life insurer early intervention reforms dumped

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... stating it would inadvertently set up two systems: the current workers compensation scheme that's subject to various regulations; and a parallel scheme whereby private sector insurers determine the worthiness of claims and the processes and conditions ...

FPA appoints new chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... statement from the FPA said. Broome also sits on FPA board's audit and risk management committee and chairs the policy and regulations committee, and the FASEA working group. In another board change, FPA board director Philip Pledge will step down from ...

Advisers granted stat dec authorisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... who are authorised to witness a Commonwealth statutory declaration, as outlined in the new Statutory Declarations Regulations 2018 legislation. The amendments take effect from 18 September 2018, providing financial advice clients with a cost-effective ...

Zervides elected president of IPA Victoria

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2018
... whilst transforming their businesses to remain viable and profitable," Zervides said. "Keeping up with new standards, regulations and taxation changes; downward pressure on fees; technology; attracting and retaining both clients and talented staff; exit ...

Fintech introduces STP product

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... and payment needs. This latest development ensures our existing clients need to do very little to be STP compliant." Regulations enforce employers with 20 or more employees to transition to STP from 1 July 2018, while smaller employers are required to ...