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Chief economist update: We're all Victorians now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
"The Australian economy is going through a very difficult period and is experiencing the biggest contraction since the 1930s... Conditions have, however, stabilised recently and the downturn has been less severe than earlier expected... There has also ...

Banks throw Australians a second lifeline

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2020
... period. However, those with reduced incomes or facing financial difficultly will be eligible for the additional repayment holiday. "Those who are able to repay their loans will resume doing so, which is in the best interests of those customers and allows ...

Experts battle for GST reform

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
A Monash University lecturer has pushed the case for a GST holiday, which he argues is the most effective way to generate "maximum economic bang for the government's buck". In an opinion piece for The Conversation, economics lecturer Isaac Gross argued ...

ERS emerges as tax loophole for expats

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020
... a 35% tax on the taxable component of their superannuation balance when they depart the country. For those on working holiday visas, this rate lifts to 65%. The untaxed element of their superannuation, which applies to lump sums as well as roll-over ...

IOOF to provide fee relief to adviser network

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... have fallen on tough times are now faced with difficult decisions about whether to access their super early, take a ' holiday' from their mortgage, or refinance existing loans and financial arrangements. "None of these decisions are easy without appropriate ...

Small caps soar amid accelerated revolution

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
Although the last two months have been marked by increased volatility and disruption, small caps have largely outperformed. During March, small caps performed broadly in line with their larger counterparts, with the ASX Small Ordinaries Index dropping ...

Suncorp wealth head departs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... Suncorp's rostering and pay systems, "which may have led to errors of payments in overtime, shift penalties and public holiday loadings". The bank said it is too early to determine individual impacts, but noted both underpayments and overpayments had ...

ME Bank saga could impact super funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... adviser would see it that way. "People see a redraw as a backup cash reserve. They see it as something they can use for a holiday, for their kids' educations, for renovations," Robertson said. "Slashing redraw balances greatly disadvantages people. ...

Mayfair 101 reveals new sub-division, hires chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2020
... Australian Property Bonds will receive three nights of complementary accommodation for four people at a Mayfair 101 owned holiday home, complimentary return water taxi transfers to explore Dunk Island and "champagne and local delights on arrival", according ...

ASIC urges insurance flexibility

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2020
ASIC has called on insurers to introduce flexible options, such as premium deferrals or reductions, to assist consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASIC issued an open letter to general and life insurers outlining its expectations during the COVID-19 ...