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Shorten demands clarity of stance on SG rise

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
... at a very difficult time in our economy, this is going to be a very difficult burden for business, particularly small business," he said. While saying the opposition did not support the legislation however, Abbott said the coalition would not repeal ...

Australia's Apple

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
Apple today convinced investors to stay. This was the general thrust on the why's and wherefore's of Wall Street's good performance overnight. Apple CEO Tim Cook didn't launch yet another iTech innovation, but his announcement made investors happy all ...

SuperStream exposure draft a positive step

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2012
... "These reforms are long overdue. Standards will make the super industry easier to do business with," Brogden said. "Small business will be a great beneficiary of these reforms." Parties can make a submission by February 23. The second draft on consolidation ...

New tax proposals aim to consolidate lost super

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
... strong support from industry. "The bill should proceed through the Parliament as quickly as possible to ensure that small business obtains these tax benefits," she added. Other measures contained in the bill include making roll-overs for capital gains ...

AMP: FOFA needs a rigorous stocktake

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2012
... included that a full Regulatory Impact Statement be undertaken to ascertain the full impact of the legislation on small business and consumers, as well as a redrafting of the legislation "to eliminate the internal inconsistencies and the inconsistencies" ...

Vow Financial launches interactive webinars

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
... webinars will cover alliance leveraging, planning around goals and diversifying sales. Professional presenter and small business expert David Staughton will deliver the series, which is spread over one year, with the first session commencing on February ...

Abbott: Coalition will not vote for SG but won't rescind it

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011
... population," said Abbott. The opposition leader also hinted at future reforms when he told the FSC that "transparency, small business and deregulation" were lacking in the current superannuation system.

CHOICE, ISN hit back at associations aspersions

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2011
... Advisers (AFA) said the Future of Financial Advice parliamentary Bill (FOFA Bill) disclosure provision would kill off small business, regarding the legislation as a significant threat to small business advisers. "It is almost inconceivable in the twenty-first ...

FOFA reaches parliament with undisclosed feature

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011
... in the twenty-first century that a Government would put forward legislation that intentionally annihilates the small business sector of an industry, while pandering to another sector and then dress it up as acting in the best interests of consumers," ...

Crowe Horwath extends reach with new appointments

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2011
... Valentine and Mr Swete Kelly also bring corporate strategy skills and experience. Ms Valentine was previously a small business owner, which gives her first-hand understanding of the challenges faced by Crowe Horwath's clients. This same passion is shared ...