Contribution timing errors ‘dire’, says lawyer

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Contribution timing errors have dire implications, a leading financial services lawyer has warned. ‘Now is the time to check and double check those contribution caps,’ says Peter Townsend, principal of

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SPAA backs higher concessional contributions caps

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Government’s initiative to increase the concessional contributions caps for those 60 and older from 1 July this year and for anyone

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ATO report backs SPAA’s position: Constant change undermines super

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The ATO-commissioned report about how to communicate about superannuation reinforces what the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has been saying about superannuation – constant change weakens the system. The

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Who is really paying for higher super contributions?

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On 1 July 2013, the compulsory super guarantee charge (SGC) rate will increase from 9 to 9.25 per cent but many Australians may not have thought about how it’s being

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SPAA issues note of caution on ASIC report

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has cautioned against any over-reaction following the release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) report into professional advice in the self-managed

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Constant super tinkering highlights benefits of alternative strategies

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Constant Federal Government tinkering with the Australian superannuation system has created distrust in the eyes of most investors, but advisers can treat this as an opportunity to show the value

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Morningstar Australian Superannuation Survey – April 2013

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Morningstar has published interim results of the Morningstar® Australian Superannuation Survey, providing comprehensive coverage of the performance of Australian-offered retirement savings vehicles to 31 March 2013. The Survey includes both commercial

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BT releases new super search tool

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BT Super for Life has launched a new online superannuation search, which allows new BT Super for Life customers to find their old superannuation accounts and combine them as part

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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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One-minute update: sensible superannuation reforms

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The changes to superannuation arrangements will generate $900 million over the forward estimates to 2015/16 (0.2 per cent of annual receipts) and Federal Treasury estimates that the main measure affecting

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