While Industry Super Network has made considerable gains against the financial planning industry in its campaign against commissions there remains increasing concerns abo...
Financial advisers may be unaware of the hidden costs with regards to the taxation treatment of lump sum benefits from superannuation, according to Damian Hearn....
SPAA has warned SMSFs need to remain cautious despite a recent ATO interpretive decision on assets used as security for personal loans. ...
Nicholas Ali outlines the importance of lodging the correct Australian Taxation Office (ATO) form before commencing a pension. ...
Law firm advises establishment of separate trust arrangements to avoid penalties around transitionary elements of excess contributions following an Australian Taxation Of...
The use of more hands-on, low-cost administration services can lower the balance threshold of where an SMSF becomes economic to the low $100,000s, according to Sharesight...
New data released by the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal shows administration and death benefits provide bulk of work....
The Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) says it is pleased with the Government's recent decision to continue drawdown relief for self-funded retire...
RaboDirect points to greater control via its new product offering - Online SMSF....
Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has questioned the Government's recent decision to pause indexation of the superannuation concessional contribu...
Jennifer Brookhouse outlines the issues to consider when deciding whether a superannuation death benefit going to a child should be paid as an income stream or into a tes...
Superannuation fund members don't want to pay extra for financial advice they get over the phone or internet....
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...