ASIC has signaled it will soon be issuing a consultation paper dealing with the costs associated with self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)....
ATO data points to fewer excess contributions breaches in 2011-12, but some are finding their way to the SCT....
Fewer concessional contributions tax breaches may be occuring but more disputes around them are hitting the Super Complaints Tribunal....
Shadow Financial Services Minister Mathias Cormann has flagged plans to increase the concessional contribution caps....
ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell has pointed to poor quality advice with respect to SMSFs and the influence of real property spruikers....
ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell has pointed to poor quality advice with respect to SMSFs and the influence of real property spruikers....
Australia Institute head calls for Treasury to reveal costs of super versus pension savings....
Criticism of the Government’s super tax changes has extended to the law community, with the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) raising concerns that the newly announced su...
According to Mercer, if Treasury’s tax expenditure requirements continue to be used to dictate superannuation policy, the security of Australians’ retirement savings coul...
A survey of mostly industry fund executives and trustees reveals reluctance to see change to super....
Depoliticising super is a step in the right direction, according to SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery....
Even if an application made to the ATO is successful, the associated costs can significantly reduce the net proceeds the taxpayer receives - which can lead to unfair outc...
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...