Regulation

Regulation

Finance bodies welcome proposals for sweeping overhaul of advice rules

An interim report pitches 12 proposals to simplify advice regulations and make it more accessible.

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

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ASIC bans two directors for tax and company failures

Regulator acts over four businesses owing a total of $1.6 million to unsecured creditors.

23 August 2022 • By Philip King

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Government steps in to tighten crypto rules

Regulation struggles to keep pace, Treasury says, and consumers need more protection.

23 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Fake rental property claims punished with $1,500 fine, conviction

Inflated deductions the latest in a string of offences the ATO cites as cautionary tales for would-be tax dodgers.

22 August 2022 • By Philip King

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CA ANZ specifies terms of conduct review

In the wake of the KPMG exam cheating scandal, the professional body encourages submissions from members.

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

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ATO needs to improve staff capability, says audit office

Key concerns identified in mainly favourable performance review of tax agent engagement by the office.

17 August 2022 • By Philip King

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AAT upholds tax agent’s ban for ‘egregious conduct’

Melbourne practitioner was found to have a “breathtaking disregard for his obligations”, says tribunal.

16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Lull in SME financial disputes could be temporary, AFCA warns

The impact of rising interest rates means the prospect of more complaints.

15 August 2022 • By Josh Needs