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Government moves to cut work test

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
The government is moving to act on one of its election promises by cutting the work test. Draft legislation released this week through the release of draft legislation which will allow Australians aged 65 and 66 to make voluntary super contributions ...

ASIC turns up the heat on enforcement

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2020
... - particularly criminal conduct - or governance failures at a board or executive level. ASIC's newfound approach to regulation comes after it copped a lashing from Hayne, who said the regulator needed to adopt a tougher approach.

Chief economist update: COVID-19 solves overtourism in Europe

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
Be careful what you wish for. Many European countries and their citizens have long been complaining about the growing problem of overtourism in their respective cities. Italy, for one, has introduced new rules and regulations prohibiting sitting on ...

Xplore Wealth outlines 2020 plans

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020
... clients' wealth." Wright said the company was focused on providing tailored products for clients that abide by tightening regulation. "Xplore Wealth has extended its breadth of offers and is committed to tailoring solutions for our clients. We have ...

Super chief opposes SG increase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... controls to "ensure the integrity" of the overall super system. "Consideration should be given to a higher level of regulation over this sector, or a change to the tax regime for self-managed superannuation as recognition that the level of oversight ...

What SMSFs will look like in 2030

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... macro adjustment, it has to stop. When you talk to an SMSF trustee the hardest thing they have to do is keep up with regulation. That's crazy." He had harsh words for ASIC too. "My problem with ASIC is that they've never addressed the issue that old ...

Analyst views on ESG swing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
The Fidelity International Analyst Survey has revealed surprising sentiment around ESG, with 90% of analysts reporting some or all the companies they cover are focussed on ESG. In 2019, 31% of analysts surveyed said most companies they cover were stepping ...

Regulators praise super law reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have jointly welcomed the proposed legislative reforms increasing the role of ASIC in the superannuation industry. The proposed changes ...

Calls for disability insurance reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
... take-home pay. A high replacement ratio can be a disincentive to returning to work." In December, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority said that life companies collectively lost around $3.4 billion over the past five years through the sale ...

Calls for review of advice regulation

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... the economy. Chiefly, CPA wants the government to reduce the regulatory burden faced by accountants, pointing to the regulation of financial planning advice as a thorn in the sector's side. It comes after CPA Australia scrapped its advice offering in ...