The impact of transfer balance cap indexation

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Starting 1 July 2021, the transfer balance cap (“TBC”) will be indexed from $1.6 million to $1.7 million (“Indexed TBC”). Although this change sounds like good news, it does come... Read more continue reading

Super with greater flexibility but alternatives still required

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After years of increasingly restrictive limitations being imposed on superannuation, the tide has turned on the $2 trillion-plus industry, according to HLB Mann Judd Sydney wealth management partner, Michael Hutton.... Read more continue reading

Super Member Engagement Report – Members are paying close attention to super fund merger activity

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Key points 27% of members see merging with a larger fund as a positive outcome compared to 11% who see it as a negative. The majority are indifferent The few... Read more continue reading

Hands off! Getting money back from a trustee

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What happens when a trustee places the beneficiary’s money into their own account? Trustees are under a multitude of responsibilities when it comes to managing the trust. One particularly important... Read more continue reading

Pension asset CGT exemption from NALI ends 30 June 2021

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From 1 July 2021, if a non-arm’s-length capital gain is made by a segregated current pension asset on or after 1 July 2021, it will be treated as non-arm’s length... Read more continue reading

When it comes to ‘Your Future, Your Super’, focus on the basics: pay less tax and reduce fees

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Superannuation fund trustees facing the prospect of an annual performance test under the Government’s proposed Your Future, Your Super changes face a very difficult choice when selecting fund managers, says... Read more continue reading

Federal Budget 2021 – Super changes

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1. Budget 2021 super changes – overview The 2021 Budget can be summarised in one line – as a great budget for superannuation.  The Budget sets out major beneficial changes... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super rebrands as Active Super to broaden appeal and drive future growth 

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced it has rebranded as Active Super, while also reducing member administration fees and removing the switching fee, effective 1 July 2021. Active Super Chief... Read more continue reading

WealthO2 responds to increased Super Simplifier demand with lower fees

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WealthO2 has lowered the administration fee on its Super Simplifier by 3.3 basis points, capping fees at $1760 per member or $3630 across six family members, effective 1 June 2021.... Read more continue reading

Make the most of super strategies before 30 June 2021

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In the world of superannuation, a few key changes have taken place over the past month that will impact superannuation strategies in the lead up to 30th June 2021 and... Read more continue reading