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Discretionary trusts crackdown short-sighted

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017

... Labor government's proposed crackdown on discretionary trusts is "short-sighted" and "anti-family" given the broader tax system isn't operating on a level playing field, an industry expert says. In response to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten proposing ...

Crisis emerging in Australian retirement system: HILDA

EMMA RAPAPORT | THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017

... the large baby boomer generation that is now retiring, but I think we do need a more equal treatment of income in the tax system," he said. While young Australians were the key focus, the big divide between men and women in retirement is also causing ...

Government shows commitment to funds management

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017

... the government will respond to concerns raised by the industry around the Investment Manager Regime (IMR) and the new tax system for managed investment trusts (MITs), both of which have created concerns about the taxation of foreign investors. "The Government ...

Super clarity presents adviser opportunity

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016

... remains fundamentally attractive, consultant Rice Warner says. While the changes are some of the biggest to the super tax system in the last decade they present an opportunity for financial advisers to help clients navigate their way to achieving goals. ...

We can do better for women in retirement: Senator

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016

... conversation about tax reform but "what we haven't heard is a gender analysis of these ideas." She added the current tax system penalises women when they go back to work after having children because families lose the Family Tax Benefits when women go ...

Super tax concessions no gift

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016

... taxation arrangements on superannuation since 1983, demonstrating the different treatment that super receives in the tax system compared to other forms of tax concessions. "Capital gains, negative gearing, company tax, and family trust tax concessions ...

Funds under management to hit $8tr by 2035: research

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016

... cent of the total funds management industry. "To grow our financial services export market, Australia's withholding tax system needs to be simplified and lowered significantly so we can effectively compete for financial services trade opportunities in ...

Regulators coordinating efforts to protect super

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016

... is to contribute to the economic and social well-being of Australians through fostering willing participation in the tax system," he said. "The easier you make it for people to comply, the more likely they are. We want to give clearer guidance to get ...

Financial services among top taxpayers

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2015

... improved corporate transparency. "It informs public debate about tax policy, particularly in relation to the corporate tax system. Community trust and confidence in the way these large companies operate matters. And, tax should matter to these companies," ...

FSC slams insurance duty "boondoggle"

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015

... repeal inefficient taxes. Citing the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report (which singled out Australia's tax system as a drag on competition), Bragg suggested addressing the "low hanging fruit," such as removing state stamp duties on ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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