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DomaCom has supported an action in the Federal Court for a declaration that its sub-funds are not inhouse assets or related trusts for the purposes of the SIS.

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Statewide Super penalty not to be paid by members

Statewide Super has responded to the Federal Court’s $4 million penalty and says it will undertake the remediation

19 January

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Statewide Super given $4m penalty

The superannuation fund is the first licensee to have a civil penalty imposed for failing to report breaches to

18 January

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Don’t overlook financial security: AIST

Women’s financial security should not be overlooked by the Government when it comes to ending violence against

18 January

Industry news

ASIC cautions against mixing crypto with SMSFs

The corporate regulator has noticed an increase in marketing recommending Australians to switch to self-managed

17 January

Financial advisers are seeking clarification and support on how the Assets Test change will affect their Age Pension eligibility, according to Challenger.

Money Management Original

SMSF residency requirement enquiries on the rise

More self-managed super fund trustees are using the Australian Taxation Office’s new ‘six-member’ rule to meet

17 January

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YFYS causes ESG tracking error

A moderate level of tracking error because of environmental, social and governance investing can be at odds with

17 January

Money Management Original

Should school leavers be stapled to balanced options?

While the performance tests are a good idea, they fail to take into account the age or risk levels of members,

13 January

Industry news

Tracking error management needed for YFYS test

A portfolio tracking error of 2% to 3% is the sweet spot for superannuation funds with the luxury of an eight-year

10 January

SMSFs would be most affected by the 2016 Federal Budget changes to superannuation, while the $1.6 million limit would increase flows into retail and industry funds.

Money Management Original

Super funds need to consider more holistic retirement outcomes

Despite the Your Future, Your Super performance test’s focus on fees and performance, superannuation funds need to

7 January

Industry news

Voluntary super contributions up almost 30%

The voluntary super contributions jumped almost 30% due to a greater engagement with super during the COVID

6 January

Money Management Original

Choice heatmap will purge weaker products: APRA

Margaret Cole says the pressure on trustees from the 2021 Choice Heatmap will lead to the removal of weaker

5 January

Industry news

Super co-contribution regulation consultation released

The Government has released the consultation draft of the super co-contribution regulations.

5 January

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Thanks - good points made.
I read Jones' intentions re trustees with disbelief. Same...

DASS clients urged to make AFCA complaint5 days 7 hours ago

Brian

The news regarding the entity is not new and these kind of outcomes no one wants. Clients...

DASS clients urged to make AFCA complaint5 days 8 hours ago

Bozo

Begs the question why they have to mark to market, why not mark to Par on bonds - the industry...

Suncorp NPAT falls by a third6 days 5 hours ago

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Statewide Super penalty not to be paid by members

Statewide Super given $4m penalty

Don’t overlook financial security: AIST

ASIC cautions against mixing crypto with SMSFs

SMSF residency requirement enquiries on the rise

YFYS causes ESG tracking error

Should school leavers be stapled to balanced options?

Tracking error management needed for YFYS test

Super funds need to consider more holistic retirement outcomes

Voluntary super contributions up almost 30%

Choice heatmap will purge weaker products: APRA

Super co-contribution regulation consultation released

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