Plan for the best

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Australians are living longer but many are failing to plan for it, new research from National Seniors Australia shows. The report, Hope for the best, plan for the worst? Insights into... Read more continue reading

Scaled advice appealing to younger members: UniSuper

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UniSuper, the $66 billion super fund for the higher education and research sector, is seeing strong demand for its scaled advice services as younger members increasingly turn to their super... Read more continue reading

SMSF cash balances fall as trustees turn to equities

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Cash balances decreased significantly during the last quarter of 2017 as trustees invested their cash holdings into the Australian and international equity sector, the latest SuperConcepts SMSF Investment Patterns Survey shows.... Read more continue reading

Surprising new research reveals the majority of Australian retirees spend less than the Government Age Pension

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More than half of Australian retirees are spending less than the Age Pension each year, raising significant questions about current retirement policy and super fund strategies, according to new research.... Read more continue reading

SuperConcepts acquires MORE Super

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SuperConcepts has increased the scale and capability of its business with the acquisition of MORE Super, a highly regarded and long-standing provider of SMSF services to the Australian market. Natasha... Read more continue reading

Treasury reviewing early access to super for victims of violent crime

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Australia’s Department of Treasury has released a consultation paper that considers allowing victims of violent crime access to the super of perpetrators, in limited circumstances. Mr Josh Rundmann, Technical Services... Read more continue reading

Australians are feeling better prepared for retirement: Investment Trends 2017 Retirement Income Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest Retirement Income Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ attitudes towards retirement and post-retirement issues. The report is based on a large-scale... Read more continue reading

Are tailored BDBNs the magic bullet for SMSF estate planning?

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A tailored BDBN is one which is subject to special conditions which can make it useful to deal with various modern estate planning issues. One common condition is to impose a... Read more continue reading

The new world of ATO reporting

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As the commencement date for the super reforms passes, the focus will inevitably turn to the processes that will implement these reforms – particularly the processes at the ATO end.... Read more continue reading

Issues to consider with $600k ‘Downsizer’ strategy

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From 1 July 2018, the Federal Government is allowing ‘Downsizer contributions’ of up to $300,000 per individual who sells their eligible current or former family home after age 65. What are... Read more continue reading