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June optimal for pension commencement

SMSF; pension; exemption

A specialist lawyer has suggested June is the best time for SMSF members to start a pension, using an exemption related to minimum yearly draw-down amounts.

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Pensions, Property

More retirees to access reverse mortgages

Changes to the Pension Loans Scheme will allow more retirees to access reverse mortgages, but they should also consider the potential downsides.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Poll indicates strong support for raising SG

superannuation; age pension; retirement

The majority of Australians are supportive of raising the rate of compulsory superannuation and believe the age pension alone will not meet their retirement needs.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Overdue super and pensions review welcomed

Calls by the Treasurer for a review of the retirement income system have been welcomed, but such a probe has been labelled as overdue.

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Pensions

BDBNs dangerous territory for advisers

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Advisers making changes to BDBNs or reversionary pensions may be engaging in legal work that could negatively impact on them and their clients.

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Investments, Pensions, Retirement

Hub24 platform adds Challenger annuities

Hub24 has added three annuity products from Challenger to its investment menu.

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Pensions

Three key factors for reversionary pensions

The level of sophistication involved with a reversionary pension comes down to three things that or high importance, according to a SMSF sector strategist.

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Financial Planning, Pensions

End-of-year pension planning too late

Advisers looking at pension planning for the current financial year may have left it too late and should shift it to the start of the new year.

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Pensions, Property

Retirement lender secures home equity funding

Household Capital has announced a $100 million home equity funding facility for retirees in conjunction with an industry fund-owned bank.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Contributions measure raises other system questions

A technical expert has queried whether other aspects of the superannuation rules will need changing in line with the measure announced in the budget amending contributions for individuals over the age of 65.

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