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Labor demands to see Treasury papers on super

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2015
The federal government has been accused of ignoring Treasury advice on superannuation.

ASIC reviews One Big Switch, bans adviser

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2015
ASIC cracking down on misleading information.

Super industry collectively engages indigenous Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Australia's indigenous community is continuing to keenly watch the unfolding of the country's superannuation industry and government policy in the area.

Trowbridge salutes risk reforms package

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Life Insurance and Advice Working Group (LIAWG) chair John Trowbridge has applauded the industry-led risk reforms package.

Super funds clash on board independence

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Retail and industry superannuation funds have reacted strongly to a federal government proposal to increase independent directors on fund boards.

Risk reforms ignore key adviser concerns

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2015
Risk advisers expressed concern that the industry-led risk reforms package ignores the problem of vertical integration and client-driven policy churn.

Medcraft sticks up for asset managers

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
Imposing new banking regulations on asset managers would be like "creating a square peg for a round hole," according to ASIC and International Oraganization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) chair Greg Medcraft.

Frydenberg outlines tax changes

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
Following the Government passing numerous tax reforms through Parliament on June 18, Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said the changes will "[increase] Australia's economic competitiveness while restoring the budget."

Greens strike pension test deal with coalition

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2015
A deal between the Coalition and the Greens means special consideration will be given to retirement incomes in the federal government's Tax Discussion Paper, and proposed changes to the pension asset test will be passed by parliament.

Treasury extends tax debate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2015
Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced the submissions deadline for the Tax White Paper will be extended by six weeks to July 24.