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COVID not only health issue on Budget radar

TOM WATSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
With Australia now moving into a 'living with COVID' stage of the pandemic, what are some of the other notable health spending measures outlined in this year's Budget? First of all, the government has allocated $2.4 billion over five years ...

Greater independence for TPB

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
... implementing changes that retain the flexibility and agility of current arrangements," Sukkar said. "Tax practitioners recognise the importance of a strong and independent regulator. With these changes the government will ensure that the separate, but ...

More Diversa super products to wind up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
Citing members' best interests, the trustee is closing several of OneSuper's sub-plans due to lack of scale. Diversa Trustees' OneSuper, formerly known as Smartsave, is home to 14 superannuation offerings including Allan Gray Superannuation ...

ASIC opens CCIV licensing consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
ASIC is seeking feedback on licensing rules for the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles regime ahead of its July implementation date. The consultation includes examining the licensing application process - AFSLs wanting to apply and operate a CCIV ...

Vanguard hit with US class action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
Law firm Dovel & Luner filed a class action lawsuit against Vanguard trustees and on behalf of investors in Vanguard's Target Retirement Funds, based in the US. The suit alleges that Vanguard's mismanagement of these funds led to "enormous tax bills ...

Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
Industry fund Hostplus has committed to net zero by 2050, in line with Australia's commitment to the Paris Agreement. "Climate change represents a significant financial risk to global markets and economies over the longer term. We have a responsibility ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
A legal expert will take the reins in leading the Quality of Advice Review, Senator Jane Hume announced this afternoon, adding that the terms of reference have also been finalised. Allens partner Michelle Levy, a specialist in financial services, life ...

TAA calls for prudent pace for reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... separating advice and products to better align with consumer expectations, reduce the risks of vertical alignment and recognise the changing operating environment of advisers. "We believe the time for separating financial advice from product is long ...

Cbus creates chief member role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
Cbus has marked International Women's Day by elevating an executive woman to chief member officer. Cbus' group executive, member and employer experience Marianne Walker will now have the new title of chief member officer. It is the first time ...

Winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award 2022 announced

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... Sarah Abood congratulated Lozada on her award. "I would like to congratulate Danica on her achievement and to formally recognise her ongoing commitment to Gwen Fletcher's legacy of advancing the financial planning profession through education and higher ...