In the media
Pay us to collect the SG, says small business
Small businesses should be compensated for undertaking
their superannuation guarantee (SG)
responsibilities because they are currently going unrecompensed for
doing the job of the Commonwealth, according to the Council of
Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA)
(15 June 2018).
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IPA says SG amnesty will help small businesses
The Institute of Public Accountants has come out in
support of a 12 month superannuation guarantee amnesty period,
saying it would help "mainly compliant" employers from
small businesses (14 June 2018).
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SMSFs should pull their weight – AIST
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, has
told the self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)
should be made to pay their way alongside major Australian
Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)-regulated
funds (14 June 2018).
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Early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds
transferred to the Australian Taxation Office
From 1 July 2018, responsibility for the administration of
the early release of superannuation benefits on compassionate
grounds will be transferred from the Department of Human Services
(DHS) to the Australian Taxation Office
(ATO). DHS will accept early release applications
up until 30 June 2018 (12 June 2018).
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Commonwealth will not pay Royal Commission
compensation
The Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison has strongly
signalled the Commonwealth will have no part in paying compensation
resulting from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking,
Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (08 June 2018).
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FOS: AFCA consults on draft Rules to enhance dispute
resolution
The AFCA will commence on 1 November 2018. AFCA has
drafted proposed Rules governing its jurisdiction and process for
resolving complaints. The Rules, when finalised and approved by
ASIC, will apply from the commencement of AFCA on 1 November 2018
(8 June 2018).
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ASIC extends disclosure relief for super trustees,
MIS
ASIC has extended relief for managed investment schemes
and superannuation trustees in fulfilling certain disclosure
obligations, as the government takes further time to decide upon
its position (5 June 2018).
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Criminal cartel charges laid against ANZ, Citigroup and
Deutsche Bank
Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited
(Citigroup), Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
(Deutsche Bank) and Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) have been charged with
criminal cartel offences following an investigation by the ACCC.
Criminal charges have also been laid against several senior
executives: John McLean, Itay Tuchman and Stephen Roberts of
Citigroup; Michael Ormaechea and Michael Richardson formerly of
Deutsche Bank; and Rick Moscati of ANZ (5 June 2018).
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Consultation on class action reform a welcome first
step
The AICD welcomes the Australian Law Reform Commission
(ALRC) discussion paper on reforms to
Australia's class action regime, including regulation of
litigation funders (1 June 2018).
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In practice and courts
ASIC consultation: foreign financial services providers
relief proposals
CP 301 sets out a proposal to enable foreign providers to apply
for a modified form of Australian financial services
(AFS) licence (foreign AFS licence). This follows
ASIC's review of the regulatory settings behind our foreign
providers relief. The current foreign provider licensing relief due
to sunset on 27 September 2018, will be extended until 30 September
2019 while we consult with stakeholders. SIC invites submissions on
CP 301 by 31 July 2018.
APRA: Review of the superannuation prudential
framework
The aim of the review is to ensure the prudential and
reporting standards, and related guidance, have achieved their
objectives and continue to remain fit for purpose. To commence this
review, APRA today released the first of a series of consultation
papers on aspects of the prudential framework. APRA invites written
submissions on all consultation papers by 26 September 2018. Click
here to view the consultation papers.
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Industry Super Australia (ISA)
Submissions
ISA Submission on Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 4)
Bill 2018 - 01 June 2018
Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST)
Submissions
15 Jun 2018 - ASX Corporate Governance Principles &
Recommendations
AIST supports the proposed amendments to the ASX Corporate
Governance Principles & Recommendations.
15 Jun 2018 - Victims of crime compensation
AIST conditionally supports the proposal to allow victims of crime
to access a perpetrator's superannuation where the perpetrator
made contributions to intentionally shield their assets.
8 Jun 2018 - Financial Institutions Supervisory Levies
2018-19
AIST supports the improvements in the process for raising levies.
However, greater transparency, accountability and fairness are
needed.
8 Jun 2018 - Draft CPS 234 – Information Security
AIST supports CPS 234 as a useful mechanism to promote increased
focus on information security and to promote continuous
improvement.
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)
Submission
12 June 2018 -Submission to the Treasury
ASFA response to the discussion paper for the proposed Financial
Institutions Supervisory Levies for 2018-19.
Superannuation: Performing for all members?
Speech: Deputy Chair, Karen Chester, presented a speech
to the McKell Institute Executive Policy Forum boardroom luncheon
on 6 June 2018 in Melbourne.
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Legislation
ASIC Superannuation (Amendment) Instrument
2018/474
07/06/2018 – Date of repeal - This instrument
extends the exemption for a registrable superannuation entity
(RSE) licensee of a superannuation entity from
section 29QB of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
1993 to the extent it requires publication on the website for
a superannuation fund of personal information or information that
relates to a standard-employer sponsored sub-plan.
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