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Deutsche Asset Management enters into an arrangement to sell Desk Caddie to Strategy Steps....

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Superannuation

Australians face a shortfall in retirement savings, and may have to accept lower living standards or bump up their savings though contributions....

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Policy & Regulation

A new tax Bill will protect investors and simplify tax laws, according to Assistant Federal Treasurer Senator Nick Sherry....

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Superannuation

Transfers from major superannuation funds into self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) will be subjected to higher levels of scrutiny following moves by the Australian ...

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Policy & Regulation

Businesses are at risk of being taxed on 'potential' rather than 'actual' benefits should proposed changes to Division 7A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 be finalis...

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Financial planning

The current employer selected default fund model for super should be replaced with a fully member choice driven model rather than a national default fund, says GESB....

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Financial planning

In response to the latest Intergenerational Report, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (A...

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Editorial

A number of recent changes to superannuation have had a significant impact on the wealth creation capacity of transition to retirement strategies. Martin Breckon weighs u...

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Editorial

Troy Smith outlines strategies for avoiding a large excess contributions tax bill in cases of simple or small miscalculation....

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Editorial

Lack of appropriate investment options forces too many retirement investors into unsuitable investments. It’s time for a rethink - and the Cooper Review offers the ideal ...

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Editorial

In this superannuation guide for non-residents for tax purposes, you'll learn what impacts contributions and access to superannuation for non-residents....

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Life/Risk

John Ciacciarelli explains key person insurance and the capital gains tax issues it raises....

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Financial planning

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is calling on the Government to reflect the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO's) revised draft position on unpaid present enti...

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Financial planning

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has called on the Federal Government to increase the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) to 12 per cent....

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Editorial

Sarina Raffo lays out the various financial planning options available to clients as they prepare for their retirement....

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