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ATO bares teeth at dentists pushing early super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned of an increase in "dodgy advice" about accessing superannuation savings for non-critical medical procedures, like cosmetic dental work. The number of people accessing their super under the guise of medical ...

Super funds should prompt members on death benefits: SCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... improved." SCA said the system for making a binding nomination is too complex and varies from fund to fund. "For most funds, to make a valid binding nomination, you need to carefully complete a paper form and sign it in the presence of two witnesses ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... appropriate under the regulation. "AUSTRAC is committed to working with industry to ensure strong safeguards are in place to make it harder for criminals to move and conceal illicit funds using digital currencies," Thomas added. "Big global operators ...

Chalmers says tax reform coming, but offers no detail

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... the kids off at school this morning," Chalmers said. "From the Economic Reform Roundtable's point of view, they wanted to make sure that any future tax reforms - which are a matter for the Cabinet - are consistent with three principles. The first one ...

Chalmers confirms super performance test changes are coming

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... reforms the government will focus on. Speaking at a press conference after the event, Chalmers said the government will look to make changes to the superannuation performance test. "We are going to have another look at the super performance test. I want ...

Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... capital deepening challenge that we have in the economy, and what that means for productivity and for growth. "Thirdly, how we make the system simpler, more sustainable, so that we can fund the services that people need, particularly in the context of ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... Australia (FAAA) general manager policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson, who confirmed that the association did not make a submission to the consultation, said the removal of the anti-hawking exemption for financial advisers is not a good solution. ...

ART raises stake in Tabcorp

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... substantial holdings in ASX listed companies." ART's Socially Conscious Balanced option outlines an exclusion on companies that make more than 5% revenue from owning or operating gambling facilities, online gambling websites, platforms or mobile ...

MLC Expand adds general manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
MLC Expand appointed a general manager, platform development and digital experience. Joining from HUB24, Heidi Press will be responsible for the design and delivery of the next iteration of the MLC Expand wrap platform. She brings more than 20 years' ...

Euroz Hartleys in 'early stage' talks with big investor

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... Group confirmed it is in the "early stages" of discussions with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) for the latter to potentially make a strategic stake in the Perth-based financial services company. Addressing an AFR article published on August 19, which stated ...