TRUSTEE
Superannuation
Andrew Biviano explains the superannuation death benefit, and why it is crucial to understand what happens after the death of a fund member. ...
Superannuation
Macquarie Adviser Services technical expert David Shirlow points to superannuation "policy weakness" in a session with Financial Services Minister Chris Bowen....
Editorial
Philip La Greca examines the possible impact that the outcomes of the forthcoming government reviews will have on superannuation and, in particular, SMSFs....
Editorial
'Own occupation' TPD insurance through superannuation has always been treated with caution by advisers. Zurich's Alena Miles explains what you need to know....
Editorial
The Heffron technical team take a look at the current state of play for defined benefit pensions and the social security asset test exemption rules and how they affect SM...
Financial planning
The administrator of Trio Capital is seeking court orders that would allow it to determine a unit price for the now defunct manager’s wholesale investment portfolio....
Editorial
Providing for the next generation is a key concern for many clients seeking estate planning assistance. Mark Gleeson takes a look at core testamentary trusts and child pe...
Policy & Regulation
Draft legislation aimed at boosting the tax integrity of trusts could provide a $150 million boost to revenue....
Superannuation
Reform to self-managed super funds (SMSF) could cause greater complications in the sector, says Townsend Business & Corporate Lawyers principal Peter Townsend....
Editorial
This year promises to be interesting year for the entire financial services industry, writes Jim Minto....
Editorial
SMSF trustees are an unpredictable bunch, writes Tim Hewson. He sifts through recent research that assessed the attitudes of these independent investors....
Editorial
In this superannuation guide for non-residents for tax purposes, you'll learn what impacts contributions and access to superannuation for non-residents....
Financial planning
David Benbow appointed to key wealth management role, while Darren Turner will lead retail banking and distribution....
Superannuation
Troy Smith discusses the tax implications of holding trauma cover, and receiving payouts for it, in super....
Financial planning
In what represents a largely unprecedented move, both APRA and ASIC have moved against Trio Capital and its Astarra super funds and managed investment schemes....
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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...