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ACCC chairman Allan Fels steps down today

... not believe Mr Samuel's big business background would result in the ACCC losing ground. "We believe if someone breaks the law and parliament says there are fines, our job is to take them to court, without fear or favour, and I believe Graeme Samuel will ...

Government releases draft legislation on asset financing tax reform

... that the policy framework set out in the exposure draft legislation represents a significant improvement over the current law and is committed to its early introduction into Parliament in the Spring Sittings 2003," said Senator Coonan. "The Government ...

FPA welcomes tax law amendment bill

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the introduction of the Taxation Law Amendment Bill (No. 7) 2003 schedule 9 that aims to provide capital gains tax (CGT) roll-over relief for financial planning dealer groups. The Association said ...

AMP to close its UK pensions entity NPI to new business

... $260 million for demerger expenses, included in the May 1 2003 announcement. Independent financial advisory business Towry Law is not impacted by these changes and will remain part of the new UK business. In addition, the NPI announcement will have no ...

ASIC takes legal action against company for cold calling investors

... representations or statements regarding the promotion or offer of shares in a body corporate. ASIC alleges Morgan Price broke the law by operating a financial services business without holding the required Australian licence to do so. AISC further alleges ...

ACCI rejects ACTU's redundancy pay plans

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) will this week show the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (ASIC) how the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) plans to massively increase redundancy costs that will cripple many small ...

Employers to make quarterly SG contributions: ATO

Changes to superannuation law means that from July 1 2003 employers will have to make Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions quarterly rather than annually, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) announced today. Deputy commissioner of taxation for superannuation ...

ASIC reminds public companies to lodge AFRs

... we would prefer to encourage a culture of compliance, and ensure that companies meet their reporting obligations under the law, ASIC will not hesitate to take action against companies who fail to meet their legal obligation, and will seek appropriate ...

OECD enhances international consumer protection activities

... on it?" The significant step has been welcomed by the ICPEN, an action group that comprises government consumer protection law enforcers from 31 countries. "Implementation of the OECD guidelines by member countries will better protect their consumers ...

ASIC imposes three-year ban on South Australian adviser

... continue to take action to protect the public from advisers who do not act efficiently, honestly and fairly, as required by the law," said Mark Steward, ASIC's director of enforcement. Holmes had operated as a financial planner and adviser and as the ...