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.

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Quality financial advice more of a challenge then ever

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With financial adviser numbers falling in the wake of the Royal Commission, the risk is that many Australians will miss out on financial advice, says Michael Hutton, head of wealth

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Million-dollar dilemma

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A large lump sum payout from superannuation might sound good to most people, but there are circumstances when it is a serious problem rather than a welcome windfall, says Michael

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Rate your wealth: a reality check

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While many people may appear to be wealthy, in reality their financial situation can be quite tenuous – it is important to take steps to build enduring wealth, warns Michael

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Budget changes make superannuation less attractive; boosts role of family trusts

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The changes to superannuation announced in the Federal Budget make superannuation less attractive and are likely to result in family trusts increasingly becoming part of investors’ arsenal, says Michael Hutton,

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Lack of estate planning a growing issue for Australians

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Many Australians still do not see estate planning as something they need to focus on, and many don’t realise they may in fact have very significant estates, said Mr Michael

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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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Consider “dos and don’ts” before setting up SMSF

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Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have a number of benefits compared with other superannuation options but they aren’t for everyone, and people should carefully consider whether they are right for them

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Increasing voluntary superannuation contributions

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Rather than debating whether to let members have access to their superannuation savings for other uses, discussion should focus on encouraging additional superannuation savings, says Michael Hutton, head of wealth

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Residential property simply wrong for most SMSFs

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The flow of money from self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) into residential property suggests many trustees have forgotten that the role of a SMSF is to fund retirement, says Michael Hutton,

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