News : Retirement

Pensions, Retirement

Why ECPI numbers on actuarial certificates don’t make sense

The requirements for exempt current pension income (ECPI) and actuarial certificates have been in place for nearly two years but their calculations can still raise questions for clients looking to understand how the actuarial percentage is derived for any unsegregated periods.

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Retirement, Superannuation

SMSF sector to hold market share for next decade

The SMSF sector will retain a steady share of the superannuation market, but further growth will be hampered by government and demographic changes.

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Property, Retirement

Home equity release product to aid retirement

Individuals looking to top up their superannuation balances and fund other financial requirements in retirement now have a new facility to do so.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement status critical for TRIS

Advisers need to correctly assess the retirement status of clients to avoid TRIS problems.

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Retirement

Retiree living expenses climb slightly

The cost of living for retirees rose only marginally in the December quarter despite a steep rise in the price of some essential goods and services, according to ASFA.

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Regulation, Retirement

Govt broadens work test exemption

The federal government will allow people entering into retirement to make up to $300,000 in non-concessional contributions as a result of a change to the work test exemption.

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Retirement

Common SMSF concerns dismissed

The sustainability of the SMSF sector will not be threatened by theories about funds being established by non-suitable individuals, according to the head of a research consultancy business.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Fatigue to blame for lack of super objective

Fatigue ultimately defeated the government and super sector’s efforts to enshrine the objective of super in legislation, an industry group head of policy has said.

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Financial Planning, Retirement

Retirement funding models ignoring aged-care costs

With clients living longer, advisers have been urged to consider helping clients fund the cost of care in the later years of retirement.

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ATO, Retirement, Superannuation

Definition of contribution remains vague

There is no concrete definition of the term contribution in super law and income tax law, which can be problematic for clients.

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