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Crime victims should receive super access: Poll

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... About 13% were unsure. The poll was generated around the Government recently announcing it would set about drafting legislation on the matter with an aim to be released for consultation before the end of 2018. "For too long those people who have perpetrated ...

Royal Commission to take "labyrinthine" advice legislation to task

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... instances." "The definitions that mark out the regulatory perimeter are lengthy and often complex, and spread throughout the legislation," the paper explains. "Within that perimeter, the rules themselves are highly specific and detailed; these are often ...

PwC urges super trustees to fast-track GDPR compliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2018
... aware of it and provide any reasons for the delay. GDPR is said to be "one of the most comprehensive pieces of privacy legislation developed by any jurisdiction to date," goes beyond Australia's current privacy regulations, PwC warned. It urged trustees ...

New law tightens unpaid SG penalties

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... combat the $2.85 billion unpaid super problem. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer introduced legislation in Parliament overnight in a bid to stop "unscrupulous employers short changing superannuation contributions for employees." ...

ASIC co-deputy chair named

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... increased responsibilities resulting from recent and upcoming law changes. Additionally, the Government introduced legislation yesterday to allow ASIC to operate with greater flexibility and consider competition in its decision-making processes. The ...

Asia Region Funds Passport legislation tabled

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
Legislation to implement the Asia Region Funds Passport Bill was tabled in Federal Parliament yesterday but the Financial Services Council said there is still work to be done. Minister for Financial Services and Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer described the initiative ...

Victims of crime to receive super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2018
... yesterday, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the Government will now set about drafting legislation with an aim to be released for consultation before the end of the year. "For too long those people who have perpetrated these ...

Industry responds to latest FASEA guidance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... and time impact upon their businesses and family," the AFA said. The association said it will petition for the final legislation to prioritise the retention of existing advisers in the same way that it does the raising of education standards. It will ...

Government reappoints ASIC executives, creates new role

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... 2018 to 5 May 2019. Kell has been ASIC's deputy chairperson since 2013. The Turnbull Government plans to introduce legislation in the coming weeks to create the new deputy chair role.

GBST and super fund collaborate for tax relief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... capital gains tax calculations and reporting, taking into account the deferred notional gain that resulted from the legislation, GBST said. GBST head of Asia Pacific, Denis Orrock, said Qantas Super members will benefit greatly from the foresight of ...