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Improvised super tax poses unfair, inequitable outcomes: Industry

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... methodology for calculating superannuation earnings was previously applauded by the industry, the SMSF Association (SMSFA) and CPA Australia believe the Better Targeted Super Concessions Bill still fails to strike the "right balance" between simplicity ...

PC suggests removing excessive entry requirements for advisers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025

... paring back some of the entry requirements that have impacted adviser numbers. The PC pointed to feedback it received from CPA Australia during the consultation phase, and noted, "entry requirements for financial advisors are disproportionate to the ...

Adviser exodus puts retirement savings at risk: CPA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025

CPA Australia says the drastic exodus of financial advisers has put Australians' retirement money at risk, possibly leading them to invest in higher-risk schemes. According to the Financial Adviser Register, there are only 15,300 advisers left in the ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025

... refused or failed on at least one occasion to give effect to an AFCA determination. Along with the Chartered Accountants ANZ, CPA Australia, Institute of Public Accountants and SMSF Association, the FAAA expressed concerns that failure to "pay AFCA determinations ...

Industry groups hammer out guidance on tax-deductible advice fees

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... understand the practical implications of the tax deductibility of advice fees, which will "ultimately benefit our clients. CPA Australia superannuation lead Richard Webb, meanwhile, said the association will continue to explain the changes and work with ...

Industry bodies call for delay to Payday Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025

... are required, they said. The groups making the call are the Australian Bookkeepers Association, Chartered Accountants ANZ, CPA Australia, Financial Advice Association of Australia, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, Institute of Public Accountants ...

Labor wins: What super, advice industries want

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025

... can create a more sustainable, fair, and accessible financial advice system for the benefit of all Australians." Meanwhile, CPA Australia urged the newly elected government to revitalise, reform and repair the Australian economy. CPA Australia chief ...

Smaller super funds unfairly burdened by regulatory levy model: CPA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025

Members of small and medium-sized super funds have become "collateral damage" in an imperfect regulatory funding model, CPA Australia says, in response to Treasury's proposed levy changes for 2025-26. CPA Australia superannuation lead Richard Webb said ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025

... Despite opposition to the super policy, Dutton's plan to increase the instant asset write-off limit to $30,000 was welcomed. CPA Australia said while the move was positive it should "never have become a political football". Currently, the instant asset ...

CSLR review will scrutinise effect on businesses

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025

... of $50 million, the relevant minister at the time will make a determination. If financial advisers end up footing the bill, CPA Australia's spokesperson on financial advice Richard Webb said financial advisers could see their levies potentially jump ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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