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Early release of super, FHSSS gaining traction: ATO

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... individuals seeking the release of FHSS amounts, he said. O'Halloran also provided an update on event-based reporting in light of the ATO moving away from an annual member contributions statement. By mid-next year, these initiatives will be complete ...

SMSFs most affordable: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2018
... as well as higher cost more active diversified options. Ultimately fees, particularly investment fees should be seen in light of net investment returns and risk." The average MySuper total expense ratio (TER) currently sits at 1.20%, meaning for every ...

Chief economist update: Bull markets don't die of old age

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2018
... policy remains accommodative"..." because, according to the minutes, it could "could convey a false sense of precision in light of the considerable uncertainty surrounding all estimates of the neutral federal funds rate". The Fed's estimate for the ...

ASIC delays adviser reporting deadlines

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... ASIC said it has released a new legislative instrument that delays reporting dates on number of disclosure obligations in light of transitioning to the new financial adviser professional standards reforms. Licensees now have to provide ASIC details about ...

WAM pushes for HHY closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2018
... Ords Index, it said. HHY's net tangible assets have also fallen by 29.2% since 2 August 2016 compared to its benchmark. "In light of these facts, we believe that unitholders have no other choice but to wind up HHY," WAM said.

Regulatory inadequacy to blame: Hayne

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... according to the Royal Commission. In his interim report, Commissioner Hayne has said scandals dating back to the GFC can shed light on the conflicts and culture in the financial advice industry today. Hayne said that because regulatory responses wrongfully ...

Elon Musk charged with securities fraud

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
Elon Musk's tweets about taking Tesla private have seen him charged with securities fraud by the US regulator. The Securities and Exchange Commission is also seeking court approval to stop Musk from serving as an officer or a director of a public company. ...

Blue Sky refunds $4.1m overcharge

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... reported three matters constituting reportable breaches of its AFSL. It said two of the incidents have been rectified. In light of these announcements, Blue Sky shares have been placed under a trading halt.

AFCA membership deadline arrives

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
... time. "Financial firms must prioritise obtaining their AFCA membership," ASIC said. Earlier this month ASIC gave the green light on AFCA's complaint resolution scheme, approving the rules and processed to be applied to all complaints. At the time, almost ...

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... that the proposal will only target the wealthiest 10% of SMSFs." "The most likely consequence if this proposal sees the light of day will be to substantially damage the lifestyles of retirees who have prudently saved and are carefully drawing down on ...