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Government releases super tax measures for consultation

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
... balance of a limited recourse borrowing arrangement in their total superannuation balance (TSB). The second, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer explained, "ensures that non-arm's length expenditure is taken into account when determining ...

Crowdfunding investment opportunity unleashed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
... equity crowdfunding, with retail investors able to invest between $50 to $10,000 per issuing company per year. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer welcomed the first batch of licences, saying the regime will enable Australian entrepreneurs ...

Australians raid super to pay for medical expenses

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... interests for people to be emptying that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances." In December 2017 Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer announced that Treasury will conduct a review of the rules governing the early release ...

Super and insurance inquiry necessary: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... not in the best interest of members" and specifically look at particular culture and governance practices. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the reforms are "long overdue." "Just as we always have been, the Government will ...

Government superannuation reforms shelved

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... aside" and "work with the entire superannuation sector to develop an even-handed approach to regulation." Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer expressed frustration with the outcome, telling the ASFA conference that the campaign ...

ASFA disappointed in Royal Commission scope

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... wasted on spending time on innovation and creativity," Easson said. This argument did not appear to sway Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer, who told the conference that the Government couldn't find a compelling reason to "carve ...

Government superannuation bills will stand despite Royal Commission: O'Dwyer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... the broader financial services sector will not delay any proposed or announced policy initiatives on super, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer has confirmed. Speaking at the 2017 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

Treasury rolls out ASIC industry funding fee paper

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
... "critical component of the Government's reforms to strengthen ASIC and better protect Australian consumers," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said these changes ensure regulatory costs are borne by those who "create a need for ...

ASIC needs tougher, direct powers: Taskforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
... the direction and take administrative action if an AFS or credit licensee does not comply with a direction. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the proposed directions power would allow ASIC to take steps to protect consumers ...

O'Dwyer urges AFCA consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... businesses. "AFCA is a landmark reform that will overhaul how financial disputes are dealt with in Australia," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said. One key aspect the paper outlines is monetary limits, which sets a dispute ...