News : Superannuation

Superannuation

SG increase would benefit more than retirees

Superannuation guarantee increase

A superannuation guarantee increase would be a good thing for Australia, but a new metric is needed to better measure the potential benefits.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Deeming rate gap eroding retiree capital

deeming rate gap

The erosion of pensioner capital can be a direct result of the difference between deeming rates and the official interest rate, but a solution to the problem is available.

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Superannuation

Campaign launched to better define super objective

superannuation; objective; campaign

SuperConcepts is spearheading a campaign encouraging Australians to contribute to defining the purpose of the superannuation system.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Government committed to aiding SMSF sector

Jane Hume; SMSF; audit cycle

The newly returned coalition government has confirmed its commitment to helping the SMSF sector succeed but has not revealed its plans for the three year audit cycle.

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Superannuation

SMSF sector better for economy than industry funds

The rapid growth of the SMSF sector is proof of its potential to outshine industry super funds, an SMSF expert says.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Super growth reducing age pension drawdown

The growth of superannuation assets has resulted in less than half of new retirees drawing on the age pension last year, and only one-quarter accessing the full amount available to them.

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Superannuation, Tax

Super taxes won’t be reviewed

review: superannuation; retirement

The federal government has indicated the review it will conduct into the superannuation system will not examine the taxation of retirement benefits.

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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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