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FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its current form. To avoid this, the association wants the CSLR to capture managed investment schemes (MISs) ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... initiative is designed to restore confidence and protect adviser independence. "Independent advisers are running small businesses. The ability for a platform to restrict access without cause creates a real and immediate risk to those businesses," Johnston ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... attempts to comply. The regulator also pointed to operations benefits from more frequent payments, with some small businesses reporting improved cash flow management and simpler payroll processes after shifting away from quarterly contributions. As businesses ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... fund size caps for venture capital to compensate for inflation since they were last set, starting July 2027. For small businesses, the $20,000 instant asset write-off will be extended from July 2026. Among the losers, the ban on foreign investors purchasing ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and expanding firms. It said it will permanently extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off from July 2026 for small businesses with turnover of up to $10 million. These businesses will be able to immediately deduct eligible assets costing less than ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... trusts, the majority of which are discretionary trusts. Chalmers said rollover relief will be available to assist small businesses and others that wish to restructure out of discretionary trusts into another entity type, such as a company or fixed trust. ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... financial advisers meets the increasing demand. Recognising the inflexible education requirements, and the toll on small businesses, advisers need more support across all career points, the FAAA said. "The number of financial advisers has almost halved ...

MA Financial backs FundBox's Australian expansion with $100m facility

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... assesses business performance holistically, leading to faster credit approvals for businesses. It is available for small businesses looking for flexible capital or platforms offering capital products to customers. "Expanding into Australia marks a major ...

Payday Super laws passed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... again, we're seeing a rushed, reckless and poorly planned rollout of a policy that risks creating chaos for small businesses right across the country," deputy leader of the opposition Ted O'Brien argued late last month. "The Coalition stands ...

Unclaimed super pot hits $19bn: ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... again, we're seeing a rushed, reckless and poorly planned rollout of a policy that risks creating chaos for small businesses right across the country," deputy leader of the opposition Ted O'Brien said. "The Coalition stands ready to support worthy ...
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