SUPER FUND

Superannuation

The proposed ban on off-market related party transfers for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) "goes against the grain of a simplified superannuation system", accor...

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Superannuation

Mike Mitchell outlines the strategy implications a recent ATO Draft Ruling could have for SMSF trustees deciding whether to borrow to buy property in or outside super....

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Superannuation

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data on SMSFs is being skewed because it is picking up large numbers of people in draw-down phase....

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Superannuation

Recommending insurance in a self-managed super fund can be a complicated process. Troy Smith explores the factors involved in placing insurance in a SMSF and answers some...

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Superannuation

Investors are turning to their superannuation funds for help and direction as a third successive year of volatility and poor returns hits their livelihoods, with retirees...

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Superannuation

Investors are turning to their superannuation funds for help and direction as a third successive year of volatility and poor returns hits their livelihoods, with retirees...

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Superannuation

Recent market volatility has highlighted the importance of being able to receive advice from your superannuation fund, according to the Industry Super Network (ISN)....

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Financial planning

The second market downturn in three years may prompt super fund and platform sectors to finally start developing more protected growth linked retirement income solutions,...

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Financial planning

Some of the industry's largest dealer group leaders have attempted to map an approach to pricing scoped advice, but key cost differences have emerged between the groups....

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Superannuation

Tax deductions are available for income protection insurance premiums both inside and outside of superannuation. CommInsure's Jeff Scott explains....

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Editorial

Superannuation accounts for children carry the built-in asset of time as a valid long-term savings option. However, Sarina Raffo discovers establishing a fund for younger...

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Superannuation

Stronger Super chairman Paul Costello has told delegates at a Financial Services Council/Deloitte lunch the debate around MySuper needs to shift from cost back to quality...

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Superannuation

Shorten introduces amendments to fix reportable superannuation rules....

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Superannuation

Another superannuation funds merger is announced as consolidation in the sector continues....

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Editorial

The lead-up to financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients. Jeff Scott explains why it ...

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