Articles by Jason Spits

Superannuation

Impact of contribution change unclear

voluntary contributions age 64

The government needs to provide more information on its planned change to voluntary contributions after the age of 64 to allow the SMSF sector to factor it into this year’s strategies.

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ETFs

ETF trends to boost market size

ETF market growth

The ETF sector has continued to grow steadily, with a number of trends pushing the growth among investors and consumers.

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Education

FASEA adds new education providers

FASEA new education providers

FASEA has updated its list of approved education providers, adding in new bachelor and postgraduate programs and updating the list of approved courses for advisers.

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Retirement, Superannuation

No negative retirement changes

superannuation changes negative SISFA

Any changes to the superannuation and retirement saving system should lead to no negative consequences for consumers, according to SISFA.

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Retirement

Retirement facts before fixes

Retirement Income SISFA

Information collected by the Retirement Income Review should not be used to shore up current problems but improve the system for the long-term, claims SISFA

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Financial Planning, Regulation

Recommendations will alter fee arrangements

Royal commission recommendations

The next round of Hayne royal commission recommendations to be implemented may alter the frequency with which advisers get approval for their fee arrangements.

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Financial Planning

Advice improves financial, mental well-being

financial advice mental well-being

New research has found the take-up of financial advice by consumers can have a positive impact on their mental health alonsgide the usual financial benefits

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ATO

ATO cuts six-member fund work

Six member SMSFs

Two key measures introduced as part of federal budgets have been removed from the ATO’s work schedule after supporting legislation failed to enter parliament.

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ATO, Investments

Detailed investment strategy guidance coming

ATO investment strategy guidance

New guidance on SMSF investment strategies will soon be released, with an expert tipping the ATO will roll out detailed assistance for trustees.

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Business News

Class acquires NowInfinity

Class NowInfinity

SMSF documentation provider NowInfinity has been sold to SMSF administrator Class in a deal that will be completed by month’s end.

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