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Government reform to close super gender gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017
... their retirement is something that governments should always be working toward," O'Dwyer affirmed. She reinforced the Turnbull Government's comprehensive reform package slated for 1 July aims to do just this. "Key measures that will benefit women include ...

Opposition floats SMSF borrowing ban

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
... Murray, who recommended the general ban on direct borrowing by SMSFs to mitigate the risk of financial instability. The Turnbull government rejected Murray's recommendation late last year. Bowen added that while SMSFs currently represent a relatively ...

LGS reinstates responsible investing restrictions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... companies that derive more than 10% of their revenue from these specific activities. LGS chief investment officer, Craig Turnbull, said the change is a result of the rapid expansion of the renewable energy sector, which provides a range of investment ...

Act like a professional to be a professional: Slattery

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... superannuation and we must continue to work together for the benefit of the consumers," Slattery affirmed. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull also welcomed delegates to the conference, appearing via video link to reinforce the importance of superannuation ...

Government to aid growth of social impact investment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
The Turnbull Government will explore ways to facilitate social impact investment market growth and determine possible regulatory barriers, marking the next step in implementing the Financial System Inquiry's recommendations. In the government's 'Social ...

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BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... a businessman and not a politician after all. Think Kevin Rudd, think Julia Gillard, think Tony Abbot, think Malcolm Turnbull - pick one who hasn't gone back on campaign pledges. The business of business is credibility -- you could drive as hard a bargain ...

Super tax receipts to reach $8bn: MYEFO

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 DEC 2016
... still projected to return to surplus in 2020-21. Treasurer Scott Morrison said in helping the path to surplus the new Turnbull Government had already implemented Budget repair measures exceeding $22 billion. The MYEFO also contains a revised estimate ...

Turnbull putting industry fund governance back on the table

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
Speaking at a Financial Services Council breakfast in Sydney, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he would use 2017 to address inconsistencies in super fund governance. He suggested that at present, super fund governance standards are not applied equally ...

Government releases draft super reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
The Turnbull government has released its first tranche of exposure draft legislation for proposed superannuation reforms. Describing the reforms as "fairer, more flexible and more sustainable," Treasurer Scott Morrison argued that "the majority of Australians" ...

Terms of reference released for complaints system review

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... providing effective avenues for resolving disputes," said Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer. "The Turnbull Government is committed to ensuring the three bodies are working effectively to meet the needs of users." The panel requested ...