SUPERANNUATION FUND
Editorial
Mike Taylor writes that if the Federal Government imposes changes to the superannuation tax regime in the May Budget, it may take an entire Parliamentary term before a Co...
Superannuation
Specialist barrister Noel Davis explains the ramifications of the latest AAT decision relating to excess contributions and why trustees, members and employers should all ...
Superannuation
The benefit of franking credits in an SMSF cannot be underestimated, especially when the fund is in pension phase, writes Graeme Colley. ...
Superannuation
ASFA’s pre-Budget submission questions underlying Treasury assumptions being used to justify altering super taxes....
Superannuation
Nicholas Ali describes the rules around SMSFs claiming the exempt current pension income where the trustees have not met the minimum pension payment standards. ...
Superannuation
As superannuation funds continue to build out their scaled advice capabilities, online solutions are helping to build greater efficiency for members to action advice in r...
Superannuation
Government's failures on excess contributions are highlighted by decision which places both fund members and employers at risk....
People & Products
Brett Chatfield has stepped down as Fidante's institutional business development manager (BDM) to take up the role of investment manager public markets at Cbus....
On-going insurance risks have been identified in the Government's proposals to automatically consolidate superannuation accounts....
Superannuation
SPAA joins chorus of industry voices on risks associated with limited recourse borrowings....
Financial planning
A key Victorian fund, currently using Industry Funds Financial Planning, has called for tenders for the provision of financial advice....
Superannuation
CareSuper director and former chairman of the board Michael O'Sullivan has died after more than 16 years with the superannuation fund....
Financial planning
SPAA has come out in support of the Government's move to label LRBAs as a financial product, which would mean only financial planners will be able to advise on these arra...
Superannuation
Investors are being warned about the fraudulent activities of purported private investment firm Swiss Private Capital and its offers of interests in 'Aussie Super - Super...
Superannuation
Accountants welcome Inspector-General of Taxation review of ECT but suggest it should be back on broader policy agenda....
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Podcast
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...