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Knowledge, action gap puts SMSF savings at risk: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... plan to invest in blue chip shares over the coming 12 months; shares that usually generate strong yields from franking credits. The removal or imposition of limits on refundable franking credits would turn the world of many self-funded retirees upside ...

FSC moves to protect retail super from ALP 'tinkering'

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
... Financial Services Council has gone in to bat for retail superannuation fund members over Labor's proposed changes to franking credits. In a submission to the House of Representatives Economics Committee, the FSC outlined the impact of the current franking ...

ALP victory to have meaningful impact: Daintree

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
... "overweight" equities. "One of the flagship policies the Labor party is talking to is abolition of refunds for franking credits for most self-funded retirees. I think that's actually going to have quite a meaningful impact on markets here in Australia," ...

Argo Investments attacks Labor franking policy

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... annual general meeting. Holding its AGM this morning, Argo Investments said Labor's policy to remove refundable franking credits would be equivalent to a 30% tax increase for Australians who rely on the income from franking credits. Addressing shareholders ...

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
An inquiry has been launched to examine the implications of Labor's policy to remove refundable franking credits. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will investigate the implications of removing refundable franking credits. ...

Future Fund delivers 9.3%, increases risk moderately

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... range of issues including the Royal Commission, changes to tax credits for franking dividends, and rate rises. "[Franking credits]are a very valuable thing for the Future Fund and other industry funds. It is one of the reasons why you would invest in ...

WAM CIO steps down from LIC board

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
... small-to-medium-sized businesses. "As an Australian domiciled listed investment company, WAM Global will generate franking credits by paying tax at the 30% corporate rate on its earnings. The company intends to deliver shareholders a growing stream of ...

Six associations form new alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... forces in a bid to improve the retirement system, and unify against Labor's proposal to disallow refunds of excess franking credits for retirees and shareholders. The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System brings together: The Australian Shareholders' ...

Labor's amended cash dividend refunds fall short: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
... supplement their income in retirement." He urged Labor to reconsider its initial policy to ban the refunding of franking credits because of its "deleterious effects on the future retirement income" of more than one million Australians who have chosen ...

Labor's imputation credit reform cops industry backlash

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... paid on their share of a company's profits when none should be paid at all," he said. He added that refundable franking credits have been instituted for nearly 20 years. Labor's proposal will undermine confidence in the system and force retirees to rethink ...