SMSFs can have role in estate planning strategies

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There is still far too much confusion about the role of superannuation, especially self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), in estate planning warns Michael Hutton, head of wealth management at HLB

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ATO concessions reduce cost of employee share plans

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Recent ATO concessions allow certain employers to introduce employee share plans at a drastically reduced cost, including free ATO approved standard legal documentation and safe harbour valuation methods for valuing

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Confusing terms and jargon affecting decision-making

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The use of jargon that is not understood by investors, and is even misleading, is likely to hold back the take-up of services that should be embraced, such as insurance,

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It’s unlikely, but there could still be super changes in the Budget

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While the government hasn’t ruled out making further super changes in the Federal Budget, and it is unlikely any additional changes will affect current financial year plans for investors, anyone

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Look out for signal to become ‘wealth builder’ – says HLB Mann Judd

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People need help to recognise when they are able to become ‘wealth builders’ as it’s too easy for them to miss the signal that says they are in prime position

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Maximising the value of your business

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As we are regularly reminded by the media, we are entering a period of unparalleled intergenerational wealth transfer as the baby-boomer generation reaches retirement age. It’s also a period where

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