Global institutional investment consultant Mercer is looking to increase its competitive presence in the Australian retail research market by leveraging its institutional...

Superannuation funds looking to merge have been urged to push the issue of continuing capital gains tax relief for merged funds with the Government, in light of the actua...

Insurance bonds are undergoing something of a renaissance, writes Sarina Raffo. She explains the benefits they offer clients....

John Ciacciarelli demystifies small business CGT contribution caps....

An index measuring the after-effects of capital gains tax has been launched by the FTSE Group and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)....

Unit trusts may be the solution for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) seeking to get around limited recourse borrowing arrangements, according to Cavendish Superannuation ...

Getting ready for the end of the tax year needs year-round thought, writes Janine Mace. She explains what financial planners should be telling their clients....

Janine Mace outlines what financial advisers should be doing to ensure their businesses are adequately prepared for the end of the financial year....

ASFA wants the Government to extend capital gains tax relief for fund mergers to protect members' interests....

The Federal Government has committed to change the rules around trusts while acknowledging a longer-term fix is necessary....

Harry Rips explains the best way to make the most of personal concessional contributions....

Russell Investments has launched a new after-tax fund that promises to enhance returns for superannuation investors through a more 'sophisticated' approach than those cur...

The legislative changes evolving from the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms may force the Federal Government to finally move on the tax treatment of legacy financ...

Troy Smith explains the options available to SMSF trustees when calculating the amount of tax-free income during the pension phase....