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Superannuation

Government 'lost super' move requires scrutiny

Warning that the Government's "lost super" move needs to be viewed in broader context....

Superannuation

ASIC releases guidance for SMSF auditor standards

Auditors of SMSFs have been given regulatory guidance on how to register with ASIC ahead of the 31 January start date of a Stronger Super registration scheme....

Editorial

Do super funds need more time to prepare for Stronger Super?

Organisations such as the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia have suggested super funds have not been given enough time to come to terms with the complexiti...

Superannuation

'Suggestions' shouldn't trigger event notices: ASFA

Super funds should not have to provide a significant event notice to their members if the replacement of a MySuper product is 'suggested', according to the Association of...

Superannuation

MySuper timetable still problematic

New APRA documentation underlines timetable issues with transition to MySuper environment....

Superannuation

Super funds acting like financial services firms: JP Morgan

The size of Australia's largest superannuation funds has meant they are starting to behave like financial services firms, according to JP Morgan's Benjie Fraser....

Superannuation

Superannuation data standard flawed by contributions loophole

ASFA has warned that employers could take unilateral action to use negative contributions amounts to cover up over-payments....

Superannuation

SMSFs and the tightening rules on insurance and self-insurance

The regulatory controls on the manner in which SMSFs approach risk insurance coverage for fund members are tightening in a number of respects, writes Macquarie Adviser Se...

Editorial

Are FOFA and Stronger Super here to stay?

While the Opposition Spokesman on Financial Services, Senator Mathias Cormann, has signalled an intention to roll back elements of FOFA and Stronger Super, financial plan...

Editorial

Productivity Commission's default fund position set to be short-lived

Mike Taylor writes that the Productivity Commission’s final report on default funds under modern awards delivered a formula which is unlikely to survive a change of Gover...

Superannuation

Avoiding excess contributions to an SMSF when transferring shares

With the window seemingly coming to a close with in-specie contributions of listed shares into SMSFs, it is a timely reminder to ensure that your contribution strategy is...

Editorial

Government’s superannuation tinkering takes its toll

APRA and Australian Bureau of Statistics data suggest the Government’s constant tinkering with superannuation is undermining confidence in the sector....

Financial planning

Software set to provide the missing link for financial planners

With major legislative change set to occur, the role software, technology and new media are playing in financial planning today is unprecedented....

Superannuation

ICAA points to new year-end valuation regime

Institute of Chartered Accountants superannuation specialist Liz Westover has pointed to new regulations having been finalised requiring SMSF trustees to report fund asse...