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Superannuation

Investing is often described as part science and part art, according to Robin Bowerman....

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Superannuation

New governance standards for superannuation funds may still fall short of demands for greater transparency....

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Superannuation

The Government's Stronger Super package imposes opt-out arrangements on consolidation of multiple superannuation accounts....

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Financial planning

OnePath national technical manager Graeme Colley has clarified exactly what constitutes a repair under the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO's) recent draft ruling on lim...

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Editorial

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, ...

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Financial planning

The 2011 financial year brought many changes to the financial services industry, and many are yet to come. John Perri has provided a snapshot of the activity coming out o...

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Superannuation

The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal has warned super funds about handling rollovers amid market volatility....

Superannuation

Peter Burgess takes a look at steps which need to be taken to ensure superannuation contributions are correctly allocated and classified for tax purposes....

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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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Editorial

Too much attention on the details can mean forgetting about the fundamentals. David Court traces the intricate eligibility rules applying to SMSFs and the consequences of...

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Superannuation

The latest data on excess contributions tax revenues reveals the Government is the only winner....

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Financial planning

The Treasury has declined to say whether banning commissions on life/risk products in super will end up making such products more expensive....

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Superannuation

Those establishing SMSFs can come from almost any background....

Superannuation

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has supported the Federal Government's budget proposition to clear up rules on capital gains tax (CGT) for trad...

Superannuation

Taxpayers with small excess concessional contributions have a once-off opportunity to avoid the penalty tax - but after that they will face a big penalty....

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