A surprise small tax cut, but little else for financial advisers in the 2025 Federal Budget

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A rather subdued Federal Budget has been delivered in Canberra on the eve of the announcement of the federal election. This was a Budget that Treasurer Jim Chalmers, up until

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DECA members engage in crucial dialogues on cryptocurrency regulation with Australian Government leaders

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The Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA, previously Blockchain Australia) recently took part in two significant events aimed at influencing the future of cryptocurrency regulation in Australia. On July 11th,

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Customer-owned banks welcome introduction of Regulatory Grid

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The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) and its members are pleased to welcome the Government’s decision to introduce a Financial Sector Regulatory Initiatives Grid following extensive advocacy by COBA. In yesterday’s

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What an open China means for Asian equities

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China’s about-turn on its COVID restrictions late last year has had profound impacts on its economy and those of the Asian countries that trade closely with it. Federal Treasurer Jim

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The SMSF Association remains resolutely opposed to a cap on superannuation balances

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SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: “We do not and have never supported a cap on superannuation balances. The small number of SMSFs with extremely large balances are a legacy

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Customer Owned Banking Association welcomes new APRA appointments 

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The Customer Owned Banking Association – Australia’s industry body for customer‑owned banks – has has welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ announcement of new appointments to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

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Labor’s first budget is fiscally responsible amid severe domestic and global challenges

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The Federal Government’s revised 2022-23 Budget, delivered tonight by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, contains fiscally responsible measures which are essential at a time when the nation’s growth trajectory confronts severe domestic

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FPA welcomes appointment of Stephen Jones to financial services portfolio in an Albanese government

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the appointment of the Hon Stephen Jones as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, allowing him to continue the collaborative work

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SMSF Association congratulates new Ministers

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The SMSF Association is looking forward to a constructive relationship with the incoming Labor Government and is hopeful that two of the outstanding measures from the 2021 Federal Budget –

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SMSF Association National Conference demonstrates appetite for return to major live events

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SMSF Association CEO John Maroney and Association Chair Scott Hay-Bartlem warmly welcomed a strong delegation of over 950 multidisciplinary SMSF professionals from across the country at the opening of the

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