News : Superannuation

SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap could mean loss of assets

$3 million superannuation tax

Scenarios illustrating the egregious nature of the proposed $3 million soft cap on the super balances of individuals are beginning to surface.

read more
Retirement, Superannuation

Indexation most pertinent for initial pension

indexation TBC

The timing of pension commencement in the context of TBC indexation will be most relevant for members establishing their initial income stream.

read more
Superannuation, Technology

SuperConcepts adds open banking service

SuperConcepts open banking

SuperConcepts has announced a partnership with SISS Data Services to provide open banking services to its clients.

read more
Education, Superannuation

Accurium to provide stockbroker super training

Accurium SIAA training

The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association has joined with Accurium to provide super-related training to its members.

read more
Superannuation, Tax

Scrap super tax for $10m cap

superannuation tax cap

Rather than introduce a complex tax based on total superannuation balances, the government should put in place a $10 million hard cap for all fund members.

read more
Contributions, SMSFA, Superannuation

SMSFA backs payday super reforms

Payday super SMSF

New reforms requiring employers to pay super on payday will benefit younger Australians using SMSFs and improve compliance within the superannuation system.

read more
Platforms, SMSF, Superannuation

Super platform to launch adviser portal

Investment platform

Investment platform Superhero will launch a new portal allowing advisers to open superannuation and SMSF trading accounts for clients.

read more
Superannuation, Tax

Allow members to reduce balance below $3m

superannuation balance reduce

The government should allow working super fund members with balances above $3 million to make tax-free withdrawals as part of its new super tax proposal.

read more
Superannuation

Govt to introduce payday super

Payday superannuation

The federal government will introduce a new measure that will require employers to pay superannuation contributions on payday from July 2026.

read more
Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Ring-fence unrealised gains tax

Unrealised gains tax

The taxation of unrealised gains in superannuation should be ring-fenced to the proposed $3 million balance tax if the government presses ahead with its plans.

read more

Copyright © SMS Magazine 2025

ABN 80 159 769 034

Benchmark Media

WordPress website development by DMC Web.