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financial advice, Financial Planning, Regulation

Fragmented framework needs reform

The regulatory framework for advice needs reform so consumers do not have to use multiple practitioners to meet their needs.

The regulatory framework for advice needs reform so consumers do not have to use multiple practitioners to meet their needs.

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Division 296, Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Uncertainty over super tax continues

Speculation over the Division 296 tax measure is continuing as to its progression and whether the government will keep pursuing it.

Speculation over the Division 296 tax measure is continuing as to its progression and whether the government will keep pursuing it.

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Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning, Regulation

FSC welcomes CSLR levy consultation

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The Financial Services Council has applauded the government’s decision to enter a consultation process with regard to the funding of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort in the immediate future.

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Compliance, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

Super gatekeeping needs reform

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The corporate regulator is worried bad actors, sometimes using SMSF structures, could undermine trust in Australia’s superannuation system.

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ECPI, Pensions, Regulation

Failed pension process not logical

The process to rectify a pension that has not made minimum payments is difficult and will require multiple steps to achieve.

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Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning, Legislation, Regulation

Call to reform AFSL regime

The FSC has called for reform of the Australian financial services licensing system, which has not been changed in nearly 25 years.

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Death benefits, Estate Planning, Legislation, Regulation

Death benefit payment timeframe gone

The ATO’s guidance suggesting a timeframe of six months is the definition of ‘as soon as practicable’ for death benefit payments has been removed.

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Compliance, Pensions, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

Failed pensions need minimums paid

Pensions linked to the breach of the payment standards cannot be commuted and restarted before this contravention has been rectified.

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ASIC, financial advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

More Shield-linked advisers banned

Two more advisers linked to the Shield Master Fund have been issued with bans from ASIC.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Practice Management, Regulation

ASIC sues Fortnum over cybersecurity

The corporate watchdog has taken legal action against an Australian financial services licence holder over alleged cybersecurity breaches.

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