This kit has articles on the growth and diversification of securitisation over recent years. Taxation Reform Australia's taxation system is undergoing a major reform. The introduction of the GST and changes to personal tax and business taxes are having a profound effect. These articles discuss the details and the winners and losers from the reforms. The battle for market share in the housing finance industry has been boosted by new products and a buoyant market.
Articles discuss the changes that have occurred over the past few years.
Superannuation Compulsory superannuation, employee choice of fund, an ageing population, Australia's taxation incentives and a rapid increase in the level of contribution into the superannuation system are all issues discussed in this set of articles. Finance Industry Following on from the Wallis Financial System Inquiry, new regulatory arrangements took effect on 1st July 1998. The details of these changes and implications are discussed in this series of articles. These articles discuss the prospects of further bank mergers with particular reference to the four major banks. They look at the reasons why the Government has so far stood firm on its policy of not permitting mergers between the major banks.