News : Superannuation

Compliance, Legislation, Regulation, Superannuation

Bankruptcy disqualifies trusteeship

SMSF trustees who have been declared bankrupt are required to relinquish any involvement in their superannuation fund.

SMSF trustees who have been declared bankrupt are required to relinquish any involvement in their superannuation fund.

read more
Death benefits, Legislation, Superannuation

Family abuse super reforms released

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

read more
Superannuation

SMC launches engagement initiative

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

read more
financial advice, Financial Planning, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

Record number of AFCA actions in 2025

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

read more
Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement phase guidance released

Large superannuation funds have been given guidance on how to roll out member-orientated retirement income solutions.

Large superannuation funds have been given guidance on how to roll out member-orientated retirement income solutions.

read more
Regulation, Superannuation

Divorce asset transfer strict

The acquisition of assets from related parties is allowable in the event of a spousal break-up, but the rules are applied strictly.

The acquisition of assets from related parties is allowable in the event of a spousal break-up, but the rules are applied strictly.

read more
ASIC, financial advice, Superannuation

ASIC to examine lead-generated advice

ASIC has started a review into super-switching advice sourced from lead generators, publishing a list of firms involved in the practice.

ASIC has started a review into super-switching advice sourced from lead generators, publishing a list of firms involved in the practice.

read more
Death benefits, Division 296, Legislation, Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 death rules a critical change

The application of Division 296 to deceased superannuants is a critical change to the revised bill and may have a significant tax impact.

The application of Division 296 to deceased superannuants is a critical change to the revised bill and may have a significant tax impact.

read more
Division 296, Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Concerns not addressed in new tax bill

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

read more
Division 296, Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Revised Div 296 legislation introduced

The government has introduced the revised Division 296 tax legislation into parliament less than four weeks after consultation on it closed.

The government has introduced the revised Division 296 tax legislation into parliament less than four weeks after consultation on it closed.

read more

Copyright © SMS Magazine 2026

ABN 80 159 769 034

Benchmark Media

WordPress website development by DMC Web.