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More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... capabilities and the utilisation of innovative solutions, he added. "The modern self-license firm is not simply a small business that happens to hold an AFSL... it is about building the right operating model, knowing what should sit inside the business ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is pushing for "fundamental changes" to how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

The Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP) is partnering with DASH to provide financial advisers with a new white labelling capability for platform access. The Foundation Advisers Wrap will allow advisers to retain access ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... process super contribution significantly more frequently while also preparing for the closure of the ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House on June 30. The ATO said it would adopt a "reasonable and practical" compliance approach during ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... they are "a significant tax package affecting how Australians invest, hold assets, rebalance portfolios, manage small business structures and plan for retirement." "Much of the public debate has focused on housing, but these measures also affect shareholders ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... receipts by $890 million over the next five years. "Making the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent will benefit small business whether they are a sole trader, a partnership, or run through a trust or company, and is particularly valuable for sole ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Discretionary trusts have been slapped with a 30% minimum tax amid a slew of "fairer tax arrangements" reforms in the 2026-27 Budget to address intergenerational inequity. From 1 July 2028, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposes to introduce the new tax that ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... 2027. "President Trump wants to give American workers - particularly independent contractors, part-time workers, small business employees, and self-employed individuals - more investment options in order to attain stronger and more financially secure ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... policy settings don't reflect this at all," he said. "For people trying to get into business, if they acquire a small business, but it's been running for 20 years with existing customers and a proven model... is a less risky option... "I'm not saying ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... in Sydney and across the greater NSW region and primarily looks after retirees and pre-retirees, professionals, small business owners and farmers. Commenting, AZ NGA chief growth officer Chesne Stafford commended Back to Back's consistent performance ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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