superannuation fund

Financial planning

Russell Investments has produced a new research paper suggesting after-tax investing could add 100 basis points to a superannuation fund’s returns....

Superannuation

Shaky markets hurt super returns

Industry superannuation funds have reassumed their dominance as shaky share markets undermine retail master trust returns....

Editorial

Fiducian profit up, looking to SMSF market for growth

Fiducian has reported consolidated profit after tax of $4.11 million to June 30, 2010, up 25 per cent from last financial year, with the group looking to expand its servi...

Superannuation

Super fund wants members to 'self-start' advice process

Another superannuation fund is preparing to launch an online intra-fund advice service to encourage members to 'self-start' their own advice process....

Editorial

Can the regulators keep up with the rise of online financial advice?

The advent of intra-fund advice has given rise to online advice platforms with point-and-click delivery, writes Mike Taylor. But will the regulators be able to keep up wi...

Tools & guides

Splitting superannuation contributions with a spouse

Andrew Biviano discusses the options available to clients who want to split their concessional contributions with their spouse....

Financial planning

SMSF tax tips and traps

As the end of the current financial year approaches, Craig Day provides SMSF trustees with some tax tips for the year end - along with the traps to avoid....

Tools & guides

Superannuation death benefits explained

It is vital that superannuation fund members have an understanding of death benefits, says ING Australia's Scott Quinn....

Superannuation

Superannuation and total and permanent disablement

Andrew Biviano explains the benefits of selecting TPD insurance through superannuation and outlines the different options available to clients looking for cover....

Financial planning

GFC failed to spook fund members

The global financial crisis failed to panic most Australian superannuation fund members, with few feeling the need to change funds....

Financial planning

Australians finally shaken out of super apathy, says Mercer

Trust in super falling but Australians have finally been shaken out of apathy, according to the Mercer Superannuation Sentiment Index....

Financial planning

Bankers strong on professional advice

The Australian Bankers' Association has warned of the consequences of too much focus being placed on superannuation in the provision of financial advice....

Financial planning

Eight steps investors should take when reviewing their tax position

In the lead up to the end of the financial year, Bradley Eppingstall explains the eight steps investors need to consider when reviewing their tax position....