superannuation fund

Financial planning

Amid member statements revealing a second consecutive year of double digit losses, the Federal Government has sought to reassure Australians about the value of superannua...

Superannuation

Income protection: inside or outside super?

JEFFREY SCOTT considers which side of the super fence to set up income protection insurance....

Financial planning

Planning industry united in criticism of intra-fund advice

The Federal Government's move to allow superannuation funds to provide advice to members has served to unite the financial planning industry in voicing its opposition....

Financial planning

Intra-fund advice rules approved

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued class order relief that will allow super fund members to receive advice from their fund....

Superannuation

Staying on top of end-of-year super issues

Martin Breckon takes a look at end of financial year super contribution issues....

Superannuation

Superannuation and temporary residents

Ryan Krawitz looks at conditions of release relating to temporary residents who depart Australia to access their superannuation benefits, as well as individuals with bene...

Superannuation

Put your super on notice

Now is the perfect time to ensure your client is able to claim a tax deduction for super contributions, writes STEPHEN BONE....

Policy & Regulation

Managing the shifting tax burden

With a changing super environment, MARTIN BRECKON considers how planners can manage their clients’ contributions. ...

Superannuation

Using super to ease financial pain

MICHAEL HUTTON outlines some options for accessing superannuation....

Financial planning

Fear of legislation changes limiting uptake of TTR strategies

Distrust of the Federal Government's approach to superannuation legislation is preventing people from making full use of transition to retirement arrangements....

Editorial

Should financial advice be tax deductible?

The fees paid for tax returns prepared by an accountant are tax deductible. Should the same apply to a visit to your financial adviser?...