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

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

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

Proposed changes to default super to deliver enhanced choice and better financial outcomes

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The Productivity Commission (PC) has recommended changes to the $474 billion default super market that would encourage greater customer choice and engagement.  If enacted, the changes will result in employees... Read more continue reading

Super industry expects 2017 to be better than last year

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The pace and poignancy of change has certainly heightened in the past few months; spurred on by new leadership in the US, as well as increasingly innovative ways organisations, are... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission draft report on alternative models for default super released

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The Productivity Commission (PC) has released its draft report on alternative models for default super, supporting an overhaul of how members join default super funds.  The PC will finalise their... Read more continue reading

Fair and sustainable super regulations passed into law

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After receiving feedback from industry, the federal parliament has passed amendments giving effect to regulatory change, continuing the implementation of changes to superannuation that were announced by the Turnbull government... Read more continue reading

WSSA responds to Productivity Commission MySuper Review

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Fewer superannuation funds, reduced innovation and less competition within superannuation funds could be the future of superannuation in Australia if the Government chooses to go down the path of a... Read more continue reading

Smart Defaults: why trustees dumping MySuper members in one investment bucket is no longer good enough in this digital age

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What would happen if you as a professional financial adviser placed all your clients in the same investment, regardless of amount involved or remaining human capital, for up to the... Read more continue reading