New research shows the superannuation savings gap between men and women narrowed in the 2016 financial year, however, Australia’s largest super fund believes the gap is not closing fast enough.

The reduction in the non-concessional contribution cap to $100,000 a year and to nil for clients with total super balances of $1.6 million or more has meant many clients are seeking alternative wealth accumulation vehicles.

It has become something of a cliché, but technology really is changing the way we live and work. On buses and trains, for example, half of the passengers are likely glued to smartphones or tablets. Technological developments are certainly not confined to telecommunications; in fact, new technologies are heralding enormous changes in a very wide range of industries globally. And, in some cases, technological advances are creating entirely new industries whose participants are enjoying stellar growth rates. 

SMSF investors should think about purchasing property within their SMSF in their 30s rather than postponing it until they are in their 40s, but only after seeking professional advice, according to wealth advisory group Omniwealth.

A recent pick-up in activity for the Chinese government’s interlinking trade deals and infrastructure projects could offer long-term opportunities for investors, according to a specialist global listed infrastructure manager.

It makes perfect sense that investing in Australian companies, with the view to enjoying their dividend yield, has been the cornerstone of investing in this country for decades.

In the shift from domestic shares to global equities in self-directed and SMSF portfolios, both advisers and investors are asking specifically about valuations.

The federal opposition’s policy to scrap excess imputation credit refunds, if implemented, would likely reduce the after-tax returns from Australian shares and, in turn, result in SMSFs changing their investment approach and behaviours.