News : Superannuation

Retirement, Superannuation

Correct release conditions critical

Advisers need to direct clients to pick the correct condition of release to provide the fullest access to their superannuation savings.

Advisers need to direct clients to pick the correct condition of release to provide the fullest access to their superannuation savings.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Super gender gap not improving

New research has identified new factors that are contributing to the ongoing gender gap the in Australian superannuation system.

New research has identified new factors that are contributing to the ongoing gender gap the in Australian superannuation system.

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ASIC, Investments, Superannuation

Macquarie to reimburse Shield investors

Macquarie Investment Management will return all funds invested into the Shield Master Fund via its superannuation platform as part of new court action.

Macquarie Investment Management will return all funds invested into the Shield Master Fund via its superannuation platform as part of new court action.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Superannuation

No simple advice definition coming

The government will not be providing a definition of what will be considered simple advice under the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package.

The government will not be providing a definition of what will be considered simple advice under the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package.

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Pensions, Regulation, Superannuation

No minimum time for couple definition

There is no specified minimum time limit as to how long two people need to be in a relationship to be considered a couple for superannuation purposes.

There is no specified minimum time limit as to how long two people need to be in a relationship to be considered a couple for superannuation purposes.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Gen Z retirement expectations rising

Younger Australians now expect to need almost more than twice as much in retirement as today's retirees, according to a survey from Vanguard.

Younger Australians now expect to need almost more than twice as much in retirement as today’s retirees, according to a survey from Vanguard.

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ATO, Downsizer, Superannuation

Downsizer contributions remain steady

The number and size of downsizer contributions into superannuation have remained constant, but more women are taking advantage of the scheme.

The number and size of downsizer contributions into superannuation have remained constant, but more women are taking advantage of the scheme.

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Retirement, Superannuation

AMP super class action reaches settlement

The AMP superannuation class action has ended with the firm to pay compensation to fund members who were allegedly overcharged fees on their retirement savings.

The AMP superannuation class action has ended with the firm to pay compensation to fund members who were allegedly overcharged fees on their retirement savings.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 paused with changes likely

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Balance-levelling proposal undermines Div 296

A bill has been tabled in parliament to allow couples to enact rollovers to each other to level up their super balances, with one specialist noting it could sidestep Division 296 for some couples.

A bill has been tabled in parliament to allow couples to enact rollovers to each other to level up their super balances, with one specialist noting it could sidestep Division 296 for some couples.

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