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Proposed super tax obfuscates legacy pensions rules: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... substantial amount to administer. With Division 296 tax looming, costs are tipped to increase. Consequently, the SMSFA is urging Treasury to fast track the legacy pension amnesty as first announced in the 2021 budget in this year's budget. "There is ...

LIT delisting simplifies Forager: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
Forager Funds Management's chief investment officer is urging investors to vote in favour of delisting a troubled listed investment trust (LIT) in a bid to simplify the business. Chief investment officer Steve Johnson wrote to investors that if ...

Why aged care advice needs tougher regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... requirements is crucial to improving the outcome for older Australians and their families," she said. Aged Care Steps is urging stakeholders to make submissions by May 10.

Sexism in the City: UK financial sector slammed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... Hedge funds and private equity also have poor representation of women. Other recommendations made by the Committee include urging all employers to equalise their offer of parental leave and to encourage more men to take it up; encourage firms to undertake ...

ASIC cracks down on scammers

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024
... reported losing more than $8 million to online investment trading platform scams, with 400 reports made last year. "We are urging Australians to take their time and do their research before taking up an investment opportunity - particularly those seen ...

ASIC vigilant on bad SMSF advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... Financial advisers, accountants, and other SMSF professionals have a key role to play in addressing this problem, Sciacca said, urging them to alert ASIC if they come across any SMSF misconduct. "Financial advisers advising clients about their super ...

AI poses potential challenge to financial stability: Gensler

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... poses classic systematic risks to the financial system, he added. Gensler also highlighted concerns over 'AI washing,' urging companies to critically assess the relevance of their AI discussions during earnings calls and board meetings for material impact. ...

Too many Aussies eligible for wholesale products: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... dispute resolution mechanisms, and access to a compensation scheme of last resort under certain circumstances. "The FSC is urging the government to use a scalpel, not a sledgehammer, when adjusting the thresholds, to get the balance right between the ...

SMC finds $38k nest egg boost for working mums

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... ensure super tax concessions are directed to those who need it the most," she said. Also in its submission, the SMC is urging the government to pay super to under-18 workers - not just those who work more than 30 hours a week. This could result in an ...

Unlicensed crypto investor faces jail time

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... Services by multiple investors, specifically those that were transferred to crypto-assets. ASIC issued an official warning urging Australians to consider the risks of cryptocurrency investments. "Financial advice must only be provided by qualified and ...
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