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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.
SMSF-focused political party launched
The SMSF Party, launched by I Love SMSF chief executive Grant Abbott, is intended to influence policies at the executive and legislative branches...
Tax concerns prompt new reporting proposals for gig economy
A Treasury paper released this week explores two different options aimed at implementing a reporting regime to cover sharing economy platforms...
Trusts tax reform set to go ahead under Labor
About two years ago, opposition leader Bill Shorten announced that Labor would reform the taxation of discretionary trusts to prevent income from...
Competition for talent looks subdued in 2019
Just one-quarter (27.6 per cent) of the 225 businesses that responded to the latest My Business website poll said that they would be looking to...
Client-centric regulations tipped in 2019 outlook
QMV principal consultant Wendy Colaço said this is due to the combined effect of Hayne royal commission recommendations, member outcomes...
ASIC proposes changes to advice fee disclosures
In a consultation paper, ASIC proposed updating Regulatory Guide 97 Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements, as well as draft...
M&A activity ‘to slow in first half’
Pitcher Partners corporate finance partner, James Beaumont, believes the impending federal election in the New Year might potentially slow deals...
Australian budget to hit surplus in 2019-2020
The 2019-20 projected surplus will be the first surplus since the final budget of the Howard government in 2007-08, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg...
Government commits $35m to boost ACCC’s capabilities
Corporates will face an increased level of scrutiny as the government’s investment ups the number of ACCC investigators by 16, Treasurer Josh...
ASIC bans Victorian financial planner from providing financial advice
ASIC banned Ahmed Saad after determining that he used the dishonestly sourced funds for the purposes of operating a scheme, providing clients...
