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MIT tax regime modernised and simplified

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2010
Fund managers around the country are breathing a big sigh of relief after the government adopts a more common sense approach to the way managed funds are taxed - a big plus for investors that have long been disadvantaged by archaic MIT tax rules. It's ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2010
... markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors waited in hope of a strong lead from US first quarter corporate results after a relief rally on the Greek debt accord fizzled out. Dealers said the Greek contingency debt package agreed on Sunday bolstered ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2010
... the rate paid by Germany, Europe's powerhouse economy, disappointing those who hoped last week's EU-IMF contingency debt relief plan for Athens would take the pressure off. Positive US consumer confidence and house price data buoyed market confidence ...

Super funds gain merger loss relief

GOVERNMENT RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2010
The government is changing legislation that will provide loss relief for superannuation funds that merge. The amendments are designed to remove tax impediments to mergers between super funds. The changes mean eligible super funds can roll over capital ...

Planners as fiduciaries to drive industry growth

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2010
... advice through super funds not just through planning groups, specially following the introduction of intra-fund advice relief. The ground has already shifted in the last two years as major financial planning groups answer renewed calls for independent ...

Clearing house legislation reaches Parliament

MEDIA RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2010
... processing of superannuation contributions. The law, should it come to fruition, will provide small business employers relief in their super guarantee duties. Employers can use Medicare Australia as a "hub" to handle their SG contribution processes ...

More funds adopt intra-fund advice

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2010
Super funds are racing to get the government's rubberstamp on intra-fund advice relief - with AvSuper, Plum and HESTA among those that already offer, or about to offer, the expanded advice service to their members. AvSuper received the authorisation ...

No pleasing Mr. Market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2010
... the Union. In his first State of the Union address, US President Obama again rallied the troops. He announced more tax relief and aid to the 'small people of America' while at the same time calling for fiscal discipline. Wall Street liked it...but only ...

HLB Mann Judd search for Henry clues

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2010
... time has not yet come to abandon imputation, although it might need to be replaced in the medium term by another form of relief more attuned to the needs of international investment," said Dare. He said Australian and New Zealand are the only countries ...

Greek tragedy overwhelms Obama

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2010
... partisanship and the shouting and the pettiness. They know we can't afford it. Not now." Obama offered more help. He announced tax relief for small businesses, community banks, families and students and the redirection of the US$30 billion already repaid ...