News : Superannuation

Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Super policies still causing confusion after poll

SMSF advisers need to inform clients as to what superannuation policies now apply to prevent any confusion they may still have after the federal election.

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Investments, Superannuation

Industry fund opens investment options to SMSFs

Hostplus; SMSF; investment

Hostplus has launched a range of investment options pitched at the SMSF sector following a successful pilot run of the product.

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ATO, Superannuation, Tax

When is Division 293 tax paid?

SMSFs may be subject to paying tax on contributions made to the fund but, under Division 293, when can a fund member access money from the fund to pay that tax, and what steps are required to remain compliant with the ATO?

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Superannuation

APRA imposes new conditions on AMP Super

APRA has imposed new licence conditions on AMP Super to address a range of issues identified by the prudential regulator during and after the financial services royal commission.

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Superannuation

Election result should prompt new SMSF push

SMSF practitioners should use the result of the recent federal election to re-engage with consumers and push the case for SMSFs over retail and industry funds, according to an SMSF expert.

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Insurance, Superannuation

Super sector launches life insurance education campaign

Two superannuation bodies have launched a joint campaign to raise awareness of the upcoming Protecting Your Super changes and their impact on life insurance cover through super.

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Superannuation

SG rise needed for adequate retirement

superannuation guarantee; retirement

A case has been advanced to have the superannuation guarantee levy increased from 9.5 per cent on the back of new financial modelling.

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Insurance, Superannuation

SMSF members at risk of losing life insurance cover

SMSF members may lose life insurance cover held within an APRA-regulated fund if they fail to contribute to it or reactivate it before 1 July.  

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirees squeezed by rates, longevity

Longer life spans and lower interest rates are putting pressure on retirement income streams that that could be resolved with new investment products.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Poll indicates strong support for raising SG

superannuation; age pension; retirement

The majority of Australians are supportive of raising the rate of compulsory superannuation and believe the age pension alone will not meet their retirement needs.

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