News : Superannuation

Property, Superannuation

Early access won’t overcome deposit hurdle

Property Home ownership Superannuation Deposit

Early access to superannuation for housing would not meet deposit requirements for an average dwelling, with most young homebuyers having super balances below those levels.

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Pensions, Superannuation, Tax

MLP valuations under Div 296 still unclear

Market-linked pensions Defined benefit pensions Division 296 tax Valuation Treasury

Guidance on the treatment of market-linked pensions in relation to the Division 296 tax has yet to clearly outline how these interests will be valued under the cap.

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ATO, SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation

New clearing house protocols for SMSFs

ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House Superannuation guarantee SMSF SBSCH Employees

The ATO has implemented an additional verification measure for any entitlements deposited into an employee’s SMSF account via the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retiree living costs beginning to ease

ASFA Retirement standard Retirement Living costs Energy bill relief fund rebates

Australian retirees are needing more funds than ever for a comfortable retirement, yet there are signs the rise in prices for essential goods and services is starting to moderate.

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Aged Care, Superannuation

Call for super to fund aged care

Superannuation Aged care funding Aged Care Financing Taskforce

A government-appointed taskforce has recommended those with higher superannuation balances should fund their aged-care requirements as this is consistent with the objective of super.

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SMSFA, Superannuation

SMSFA backs parental leave super

SMSF Association Paid parental leave Federal government Superannuation

The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind a federal government plan to pay super on paid parental leave for eligible parents from 1 July 2025.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Annuity design flaws addressed

Annuities Retirement income products challenger Mercer

Annuities are showing an increase in popularity among retirees since providers of these products have addressed some of the associated design issues.

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AAT, ATO, Superannuation

AAT case shows foreign transfer difficulty

AAT ATO Foreign transfer Superannuation

Conflicting superannuation and taxation rules between two countries can make foreign super transfers a difficult and complex process.

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Superannuation

Govt to pay super on paid parental leave

paid parental leave superannuation

Parents who take time off work to look after children will have superannuation payments added to government fund leave entitlements from mid-2025.

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SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs continue to lead in member satisfaction

Roy Morgan Superannuation Satisfaction Report SMSFs Performance

Research by Roy Morgan has found SMSFs continue to lead the superannuation sector for member satisfaction, with levels at a two-year high.

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