News : Superannuation

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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Death benefits, Legislation, Superannuation

Family abuse super reforms released

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

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Superannuation

SMC launches engagement initiative

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

Record number of AFCA actions in 2025

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

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