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SMSFA calls for budget amendments

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... from July 2022," he explained. "These measures are important reforms for the SMSF sector, and we ask the government and treasury to undertake the necessary industry consultation and progress the required legislation as a priority." Maroney outlined the ...

Final Royal Commission reforms to be tabled, YFYS review begins

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... consequences to the way the former government set stapling up and we want to have a look at it," he said. Jones said Treasury is also seeking feedback on the ATO's YourSuper comparison tool, including its implementation and operation, and whether ...

New Forests launches new division, appoints team

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... Investments and spent 13 years at Rabobank International in a variety of roles including head of agribusiness risk and treasury management, and head of rural treasury sales. The statement added, Mason brings extensive experience working in private and ...

The unintended consequences of the performance test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2022
... underperforming fund looking to secure a more sustainable future for members. The performance test is to be reviewed by Treasury following the release of this year's results as part of its wider review of the Your Future, Your Super regime.

Adviser standards consultation commences

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
Treasury has kicked off its review of adviser professional standards with a consultation paper that outlines its proposed new pathway for experienced advisers. The government's position has been that a minimum of 10 years' experience and a clean ...

Crypto asset reforms underway: Treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, minister for financial services Stephen Jones and minister for competition, charities and treasury Andrew Leigh have announced that work is underway on crypto asset reforms. "The Albanese government will improve the way Australia's ...

Government to review adviser professional standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... entrants, and will commence shortly. He added that issues with the Code of Ethics have also been flagged by industry and Treasury will consult on improvements to the Code in 2023 following the government's response to the Quality of Advice review. ...

ASIC working to improve breach reporting regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... further practical guidance should be developed to assist licensees in meeting their obligations," he said. He added that Treasury will also be engaged to determine how the regime is meeting its policy objectives. Responding, Corrs Chambers Westgarth ...

Review of ASIC funding model begins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... The government has commenced a review of the ASIC Industry Funding Model, issuing terms of reference. An update from Treasury said the review will be forward looking and focused on identifying refinements to the industry funding model. Treasury added ...

Reserve Bank explores digital currency potential

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... questions now are what economic benefits a CBDC could enable, and how it could be designed to maximise those benefits." Treasury is a member of the project's steering committee, with a paper to be published in the coming months explaining the objectives ...