News : Superannuation

Division 296, Estate Planning, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 puts squeeze on executors

Division 296 will shift a compliance burden to those who deal with the super of deceased members, making the task more onerous.

Division 296 will shift a compliance burden to those who deal with the super of deceased members, making the task more onerous.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 pushes certificates to fore

Actuarial certificates will play a key role in determining how much SMSF members will pay under the Division 296 tax.

Actuarial certificates will play a key role in determining how much SMSF members will pay under the Division 296 tax.

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Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSF allocations longer under Payday Super

SMSFs will not be subject to contribution allocation rules under Payday Super that apply to large funds and will have a longer window to act.

SMSFs will not be subject to contribution allocation rules under Payday Super that apply to large funds and will have a longer window to act.

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Division 296, Retirement, Superannuation

Super changes undermine confidence

Retirement confidence has declined in the past three years due to consumer concerns over changes to the superannuation system.

Retirement confidence has declined in the past three years due to consumer concerns over changes to the superannuation system.

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Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs keep outperforming APRA funds

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

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Division 296, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Concerns remain around Div 296 laws

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

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financial advice, fraud, SMSF, Superannuation

Practitioners obligated to recognise abuse

Practitioners will be called upon to help identify financial abuse related to the use of an SMSF, with new rules expected soon.

Practitioners will be called upon to help identify financial abuse related to the use of an SMSF, with new rules expected soon.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 passes parliament

The Division 296 tax has progressed through parliament after the Senate approved it last night.

The Division 296 tax has progressed through parliament after the Senate approved it last night.

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Insurance, Superannuation

Thousands deprived of insurance cover

The unintended consequences of super reforms in 2019 mean thousands of people are missing out on millions of dollars in life insurance cover.

The unintended consequences of super reforms in 2019 mean thousands of people are missing out on millions of dollars in life insurance cover.

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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.

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