superannuation contributions

Editorial

Federal Budget changes compound superannuation confusion

The dust has well and truly settled on the Federal Budget but, as Liz Westover writes, the Government needs to accept that its actions have served to confuse Australians ...

Superannuation

SMSF strategy changes justified post-Budget

Investors would do well to review their superannuation strategies and maximise their super savings before new laws announced in this year's Federal Budget kick in, accord...

Tools & guides

Meeting aged care needs in a changing world

General awareness among financial planners about issues associated with aged care is one thing, but having a strong knowledge in this area is another, writes IOOF’s Marti...

Superannuation

IPA calls for age-scaled superannuation structure

The Institute of Public Accountants has called for a soft compulsion approach to superannuation contributions for younger Australians with compulsory contributions and hi...

Superannuation

SMSFs drive demand for gearing

Gearing now plays a greater role in the wealth creation process for SMSF trustees, according to head of business development for structured investments at the Commonwealt...

Superannuation

Government urged to focus on superannuation anomalies

Rather than embracing Australian Greens policy, the Government has been urged to focus on superannuation policy anomalies....

Editorial

Superannuation reform requires more than just words

The Government may be talking the talk with respect to simplifying superannuation, but according to Liz Westover its actions on excess concessional contributions suggest ...

Editorial

Financial planners finding it hard to be heard

With constant talk of doom and gloom and not much emphasis on investor education, financial planners find it difficult to articulate the value of going back into the inve...

Financial planning

Govt deferral threatens phoenix action

A decision by the Government to withdraw an amendment to the director penalty regime from its recent tax laws amendment means the initiative to target phoenix directors m...

Superannuation

Caution urged on excess contributions handling

Law firm advises establishment of separate trust arrangements to avoid penalties around transitionary elements of excess contributions following an Australian Taxation Of...

Superannuation

Govt removes superannuation guarantee age limit

The Government has amended its recent superannuation guarantee amendment bill to now abolish the age limit for compulsory contributions altogether. ...

Superannuation

Inconsistencies in Shorten's superannuation guarantee age limit message

<b>Updated:</b> Shadow Assistant Treasurer Mathias Cormann has questioned Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten's claim to be abolishing the superannuation guarantee age limit...

Superannuation

Superannuation death benefit options for a surviving spouse

Jennifer Brookhouse outlines the options, issues and strategies to consider when paying a superannuation death benefit to a surviving spouse....

Editorial

Why superannuation matters in income protection insurance

Income protection insurance doesn’t just protect income, it protects clients’ lifestyles. However, there is a greater need to regard superannuation protection as a must, ...