Global investors say there has never been a more opportune time to invest in Australia: Citi A50 Australian Economic Forum

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Global investors who collectively manage over AU $27 trillion in assets under management have travelled to Sydney to hear the Australian Treasurer and other senior government ministers, the RBA Deputy

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Labor’s franking credit rebate deadline ‘disregards’ self-funded retirees

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The Labor Party’s confirmation today that if it wins office at the next federal election it will still abolish franking credit rebates from 1 July 2019 irrespective of whether the

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The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System highlights the impact on small business owners of the ALP’s proposal to disallow franking credit refunds and welcomes three new national associations as members

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The recently formed Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System highlights the risks facing thousands of small business owners from Labor’s proposal to disallow cash franking credit refunds. Earlier this week,

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FSC questions need for Royal Commission

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Inquiries into the financial services sector have cost the industry more than $3 billion since the global financial crisis, Sally Loane, chief executive officer of the FSC, told industry executives

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SMSF Association welcomes Bowen, Gallagher to shadow roles

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The SMSF Association welcomes and congratulates the Hon Chris Bowen MP who has been re-appointed Labor’s Shadow Treasurer and the Hon Katy Gallagher MP who has been appointed Shadow Minister

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FSC welcomes commitment to enshrine objective of super in legislation

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s commitment to enshrine the objective of superannuation in legislation as recommended by the Financial System Inquiry (FSI). Sally Loane, CEO of the

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Japan to participate in Asia Region Funds Passport

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Last week’s announcement that Japan, Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand and Australia intend to participate in the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) will significantly boost the trade of managed funds

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Asia Region Passport − a landmark agreement for Australia’s financial services

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The anticipated signing of the Asia Region Passport agreement at the APEC Finance Ministers’ meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia will be the most significant trade related development to date

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Labor and coalition support FPA’s Financial Planning Week

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Both the government and the opposition have provided their support for the 13th annual Financial Planning Week running nationwide from 26th August to 1st September this year. The Financial Planning Association initiative is

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SPAA welcomes commitment to leave super alone for 5 years

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer Chris Bowen to commit to no major changes to superannuation tax policy for five years. SPAA chief

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