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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Regulation must come with accountability and resources, says IPA
“The IPA has long advocated for the need to appropriately fund and resource the regulators to enable them to do their job,” said IPA chief...
ATO cautions on deductions for worker payments
In an online update, the tax office said that from 1 July 2019, deductions covering payments made to employees and contractors will only be...
SMSF member limit increase bill introduced
In the lead-up to the federal budget last year, the government announced plans to increase the limit on the number of members allowed in an SMSF...
‘Creative’ tax solutions feared in franking credits fallout
Tax-exempt bodies such as charities and universities have been spared from Labor’s policy to remove refundable franking credits, with pensioners...
IPA advises SMEs to get ready for STP
With legislation passing through Parliament on Tuesday, employers with 19 or fewer employees will have to report under the Single Touch Payroll...
FASEA locks in code of ethics standard
Eighteen submissions were received during the final consultation period in November and December 2018, FASEA said in a statement. Read more at...
AMP restructures wealth management business
AMP CEO Francesco De Ferrari said the new group structure delivers a clear focus on the group’s priorities: reinventing wealth management,...
ASIC says it will consider royal commission’s recommendations closely
These recommendations, and the government’s response, will inform ASIC’s priorities and strategic direction moving forward, ASIC said in a...
Funding constraints linger despite government’s regulator blasting
The final report of the commission has recommended that ASIC should take the lead in enforcing all provisions in the SIS Act as a conduct...
Royal Commission recommends big changes to ASIC, APRA’s oversight
Following 12 months of submissions and hearings, Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s final report of the royal commission into misconduct in the...
