News : Superannuation

Default options, inertia key drivers for members

March 20, 2019

New research from Vanguard has shown the default option in investments and asset allocations is the predominant setting for most super fund members.

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Superannuation, Tax

New CGT concessions book hits the shelves

March 19, 2019

Darin Tyson-Chan

A just-published book is aimed at acting as a reference guide to the small business capital gains tax concessions and their superannuation implications.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO issues super access guidance

March 18, 2019

Darin Tyson-Chan

The ATO has warned SMSF trustees about the seriousness of accessing their superannuation benefits illegally.

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ASIC, Superannuation

SMSF adviser cops 10-year sentence over conduct

March 18, 2019

Jason Spits

An adviser banned by ASIC has also been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on eight counts of engaging in dishonest conduct.

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Regulation, Superannuation

SMSFA rejects sector inquiry call

Sign reading caution as warning on use of corporate trustee stuctures in SMSFs

March 13, 2019

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Australian Council of Trade Unions’ call for an inquiry into SMSFs has been labelled totally unwarranted by the sector’s peak body.

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Strategy, Superannuation

Advisers seeking more information on early access

March 11, 2019

Jason Spits

Access to superannuation benefits was a key issue for financial advisers during February, according to AMP.

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Insurance, Superannuation

SMSF members warned about life insurance opt-in changes

March 7, 2019

Jason Spits

SMSF members with life insurance within APRA-regulated funds have been warned they may lose it if they fail to opt-in to cover under new legislative changes.

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ATO, Property, Superannuation