News : Superannuation

Investments, Superannuation, Tax

Associations call for Division 296 change

JAWG Joint Associations Working Group Division 296 tax Unrealised capital gains Deeming rate Better Targeted Super Concessions Bill

A group of 11 industry bodies representing advisers, stockbrokers and accountants has called for the Division 296 tax calculations to be reopened for further consultation.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Use $3m tax to boost low balances

Division 296 tax LISTO Low income superannuation tax offset Deeming rate ASFA Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

ASFA has called for some of the revenue to come from the proposed Division 296 tax to be used to boost the super balances of low-income earners.

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Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation

Life expectancy tables imperfect

Longevity risk Median expectancy tables Median age IFPA

It is not sound practice for advisers to rely almost solely on ABS life expectancy tables to manage a longevity risk due to the data involved.

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Death benefits, Legislation, Superannuation

Super bodies push for death benefit reform

Superannuation death benefit payments Violence Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act Forfeiture rule ASFA Death benefits Forfeiture rule

A coalition of superannuation bodies has called for perpetrators of violence to be prevented from claiming their victim’s super benefits.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Engagement fuels retirement confidence

Engagement Retirement Confidence AustralianSuper Report Cost of living

Early engagement, planning and preparation are key factors in boosting Australians’ confidence that they will retire comfortably.

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Administration, Compliance, Contributions, Superannuation

Terminal illness rollover timing key

Rollover Terminal illness Condition of release ATO Contribution SMSF Self-managed superannuation

SMSF trustees diagnosed with a terminal illness can roll over their retirement savings to another fund, but a specific process must be followed to avoid adverse consequences.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Coalition will scrap Div 296 tax

Division 296 tax Luke Howarth

It has been confirmed the Division 296 tax will be revoked by the federal opposition should the coalition be returned to power at the next election.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Policy lags behind advice demand

FSC Retirement income products Blake Briggs

Regulations and policies for retirement income products are currently outdated and need to be updated to serve the growing number of Australians with complex financial advice needs.

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ASIC, Compliance, Regulation, Superannuation

Mercer hit with $11.3m greenwashing penalty

Federal court ASIC Greenwashing Mercer Superannuation

The Federal Court has ordered Mercer Superannuation to pay a multi-million-dollar penalty after misleading members over the nature of its sustainable investment options.

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Superannuation

General TBC will rise to $2 million

transfer balance cap TBC superannuation Inflation CPI Craig Day Colonial First State

Inflation has risen enough to indicate the general transfer balance cap will increase again at the start of the of 2026 financial year.

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