SMSFs can create unique challenges for financial planners dealing with death benefits for blended families, according to two SMSF specialists....
Former Count CEO Andrew Gale joins board of SPAA....
Significant interest is expected as the House Economics Committee reviews the Government's legislative changes to excess contributions....
While industry bodies throw support behind FOFA changes tabled in Parliament yesterday, concerns about general advice exemptions still stand....
SMSFs are different and should remain under the regulatory oversight of the Australian Taxation Office, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPA...
SPAA wants an increase in the concessional contribution cap above the current $35,000 to allow superannuation savers to contribute more....
Many SMSF trustees are not equipped to manage funds....
With the tax office increasing its monitoring efforts for the sector over the next year, SMSF trustees will need to ensure they are getting appropriate advice to meet the...
A major industry superannuation fund is changing its legal structure to allow SMSFs to invest in its underlying investment platform....
AIST has expressed concerns that a lack of tax considerations may complicate the Federal Government's proposal to create a trans-Tasman retirement savings portability pla...
The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has advised the Federal Government to stop playing with the tax regime for superannuation funds....
Industry has warned the Government that the costs of tinkering with superannuation could far outweigh the benefits....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...