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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Aust shares still favourable under ALP policy

The Labor Party’s proposal to scrap excess imputation credit funds will not result in an immediate shift in SMSF portfolios as premium yields on Australian stocks will still be powerful enough to attract investors, according to Ausbil.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Franking credit policy will shake tax neutrality

The federal opposition’s franking credit proposal will disrupt tax neutrality in the superannuation industry should it become policy, SuperConcepts has warned.

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Regulation, Retirement, Tax

Franking ban threatens retirement system

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The proposed policy to scrap refundable franking credits undermines the core principles of Australia’s retirement system, a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics hearing into the proposal was told yesterday.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Franking policy removes SMSF control, choice

The Labor Party’s proposed policy to ban excess franking credits will diminish the control and choice of SMSF trustees and members, a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics hearing into the proposal was told today.

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ASIC, Property, Retirement

Advisers failing SMSFs on property: panel

SMSF advisers are failing to discuss vital issues with clients when advising them on property investment, including contingency plans when they retire and liquidity issues.

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Investments, Regulation, Retirement

Imputation credit policy carries currency risk

The Labor Party’s proposal to scrap imputation credit cash refunds will encourage Australian investors to invest globally, hence increasing currency risk, a fund manager has warned.

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Investments, Retirement

OpenInvest aiming to address SMSF needs

A new online marketplace and platform offering, OpenInvest, was unveiled yesterday in response to SMSF trustees’ desire for direct access to a range of highly credible and experienced managers.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Franking inquiry begins public hearings

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will this week hold two hearings for its inquiry into the implications of removing refundable franking credits, after receiving hundreds of submissions from retirees.

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Retirement, Superannuation

No extra contributions jeopardising super adequacy

The latest Roy Morgan “Single Source Survey” for Australia has revealed the low level of above-compulsory super contributions will present a major retirement funding problem for workers and the federal government.

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Education, Investments, Retirement

SMSFs face three key risks

A new industry paper, published today, has highlighted a triple risk for the $750 billion of retirement savings of over 1.1 million Australians with an SMSF.

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