Trump names cryptocurrencies in strategic reserve
From michaelwest.com.au: US President Donald Trump announced on social media that five cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether, will be included in a new US … read more
Bosses aren’t trying hard enough
From www.rossgittins.com: Australia’s productivity has stagnated for over a decade because businesses have not invested adequately in labour-saving capital, leading to a decline in … read more
APRA consultation on annuities
From financialnewswire.com.au: APRA is set to conduct a public consultation regarding annuity products and potential changes to capital settings and illiquidity premium calculations.
The … read more
Professionals as gatekeepers
From www.smsfadviser.com: SMSF professionals, especially auditors, are vital in aiding ASIC to prevent illegal early access to superannuation funds, according to Leah Sciacca from … read more
Nearly 12,000 API keys and passwords found in AI training dataset
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Nearly 12,000 valid API keys and passwords were discovered in the Common Crawl dataset, a large repository used for training AI models. … read more
6 Insights for Accountants
From insightfulaccountant.com: (US context) The 2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report reveals key insights for accountants, highlighting shifts in small business debt … read more
What is the singles tax?
From www.abc.net.au: The term “singles tax” describes the additional financial burden single individuals face compared to those in couples, resulting from higher living costs … read more
Is AI policy swinging to innovation before risks are resolved?
From gtlaw.com.au: The discourse explores the global AI policy shift from safety to innovation, emphasizing unresolved risks, deepfakes’ threat to democracy, misalignment risks in … read more
Could A Trump Cruise Tax Help Australia?
From cruisepassenger.com.au: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has announced that the Trump administration plans to impose heavier taxes on the cruise industry, prompting a significant … read more
Why Are Boards Unable to Generate Value From ESG?
From alvarezandmarsal.com: There are increasing expectations on boards to address ESG issues and they face challenges in creating value from these initiatives.
Article provides … read more
What has 35 years in insolvency taught me?
From worrells.net.au: ‘Reflections from a lifetime of insolvency expertise.’
Michael Griffin reflects on his 35-year journey with Worrells, a dedicated insolvency firm that has … read more
Production Tax Incentives for Critical Minerals
From www.pwc.com.au: On February 14, 2025, Australia’s Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) and Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) were legislated, providing significant tax … read more
Alternatives to SMSF borrowing to buy property
From www.smsfadviser.com: An SMSF can invest in a unit trust as an alternative to establishing a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA), allowing greater resource … read more
Understanding superannuation death taxes
From www.thesenior.com.au: Superannuation death benefits can face taxation when passed to non-dependent beneficiaries, potentially reducing the total amount by up to 17%.
Dependent beneficiaries, … read more
Succession planning is simply good governance
From www.aicd.com.au: Succession planning is essential for effective governance and should be a continuous process rather than an event-driven one, as evidenced by recent … read more