News : Superannuation

Legislation, Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation

Safe to act on legacy pensions now

SMSF members can act with confidence that any moves to exit a legacy pension now cannot be undone even if parliament winds back the changes later this year.

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Superannuation

Payday super implementation boost

The government will spend more than $400 million to ensure its payday super reforms are operating on schedule, while boosting the regime to punish wayward employers.

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financial advice, SMSF, Superannuation

Notes to SMSF accounts very significant

The notes to the financial statements for an SMSF take on particular significance due to the special-purpose nature of these entities.

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Superannuation, Tax

Super earnings concessions top $22b

The tax concessions given to superannuation earnings have continued to grow, with millions of fund members benefiting from them each year.

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Accounting, Retirement, SMSF, Superannuation

End-of-year break time for super check-up

Super fund members should use the holiday break to check the status of their retirement savings and consider whether they needed to seek financial advice.

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Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation

Pension payment standing orders fine

It is possible to put standing orders in place at the commencement of an income year to treat drawdowns above the minimum pension as lump sums.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Super recipients more confident on retirement

Retirement SMSF superannuation

Australian superannuants are confident they will have sufficient cash flow in retirement, but prior to that life stage many want to boost their future savings.

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SMSF, Superannuation

Legacy pension exit changes approved

Legacy pensions, tax, SMSF

Government plans to allow the commutation of legacy pensions are now in force after proposed changes were given royal assent late last week.

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Superannuation, Tax

Tax revision would make super simpler

Flattening the tax treatment of superannuation earnings and contributions would make the retirement income system less complex for fund members.

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financial advice, Retirement, SMSF, Superannuation

Demand for one-off advice significant

The need for accessible financial advice continues to grow, but many consumers would prefer to pay for it based on specific needs rather than as part of a comprehensive plan.

The need for accessible financial advice continues to grow, but many consumers would prefer to pay for it based on specific needs rather than as part of a comprehensive plan.

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