News : Superannuation

Education, Superannuation

SMSF Association revamps trustee education website

The need for greater trustee education has led the SMSF Association to relaunch its consumer-oriented website.

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Investments, Strategy, Superannuation

Default options, inertia key drivers for members

New research from Vanguard has shown the default option in investments and asset allocations is the predominant setting for most super fund members.

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Superannuation, Tax

New CGT concessions book hits the shelves

A just-published book is aimed at acting as a reference guide to the small business capital gains tax concessions and their superannuation implications.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO issues super access guidance

The ATO has warned SMSF trustees about the seriousness of accessing their superannuation benefits illegally.

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ASIC, Superannuation

SMSF adviser cops 10-year sentence over conduct

An adviser banned by ASIC has also been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on eight counts of engaging in dishonest conduct.

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Regulation, Superannuation

SMSFA rejects sector inquiry call

The Australian Council of Trade Unions’ call for an inquiry into SMSFs has been labelled totally unwarranted by the sector’s peak body.

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Strategy, Superannuation

Advisers seeking more information on early access

Access to superannuation benefits was a key issue for financial advisers during February, according to AMP.

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Insurance, Superannuation

SMSF members warned about life insurance opt-in changes

SMSF members with life insurance within APRA-regulated funds have been warned they may lose it if they fail to opt-in to cover under new legislative changes.

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ATO, Property, Superannuation

ATO provides tips on FHSSS forms

The ATO has offered tips for fund members who are required to complete the First Home Super Saver Scheme release authorities.

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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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