Changes to superannuation are almost here – don’t keep your head in the sand

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It’s time to seriously consider tax-effective options outside of super. According to Neil Rogan, General Manager of Investment Bonds for Centuria, time is running out for Australians likely to be... Read more continue reading

A Super chance to talk aged care

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Over the coming months financial advisers will meet with most of their clients to explain the changes to superannuation that take effect from 1 July 2017, to discuss the impact... Read more continue reading

Does an SMSF cease to be compliant if its members go overseas?

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Frank and Mary want to go overseas for a while to work in England. They’re told that they need to ensure that their SMSF does not become a non-resident fund... Read more continue reading

Understanding the upcoming changes to super contribution limits

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On 1 July 2017, some of the widest-sweeping reforms to super since 2007 will come into effect. These reforms aim to limit the amount of money people can contribute to... Read more continue reading

Superannuation funds should bypass “black box” for alternative investments, says Parametric

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The US-based implementation fund manager, Parametric, has devised an alternative source of return that will allow APRA-regulated funds to bypass hedge funds. Tom Lee, Managing Director Investment Strategy and Research,... Read more continue reading

Risk-averse global investors turning to AREITs

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The first quarter of 2017 saw Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) underperform general equities in a trend continuing from the second half of 2016, according to Principal Global Real... Read more continue reading

The gift of education – and the hidden costs of funding it

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Benjamin Franklin said that “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”; however, given prevailing interest rates and the spiralling costs of education, saving enough to fund the educational needs... Read more continue reading

Beware the ‘reflation trade’ in financial markets – if it looks certain, it probably isn’t

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Reflation trade Since the election of President Trump, financial markets have begun to price in significant tax cuts and infrastructure spending for the US economy. In addition, there is the... Read more continue reading

Do I boost my super or reduce my home loan?

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Does it make sense to make additional concessional contributions to superannuation if you still have non-deductible debt such as a home loan? The maths is simple for an average couple... Read more continue reading

Key issues in estate planning using trusts

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A look at two important family trust issues that advisers may come across in establishing or managing the workings of a client’s estate planning using trusts. Issue #1: Who should... Read more continue reading