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Superannuation

In a draft exposure for self-managed super funds (SMSF) related party transfers, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has urged Treasury to conside...

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Superannuation

Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....

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Superannuation

Shorten and Cormann join battle on super while industry calls for policy stability....

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Superannuation

SMSFs have recorded a "minor win" following the ATO's announcement on trustees that breach minimum pension standards, says Nexia Australia....

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Superannuation

Super Concepts' Nicholas Ali provides tips on how to buy property in an SMSF without breaking the law....

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Superannuation

Law firm warns advisers and trustees against seeking to use related party loans to overcome contribution cap limits....

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Financial planning

The Financial Services Council wants the Corporations and Market Advisory Committee to extend the inquiry into charitable trusts to ensure a level playing field for all p...

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Superannuation

Institute of Chartered Accountants urges industry to make clear to Government the implications of proposed related-party legislation....

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Financial planning

A key Victorian fund, currently using Industry Funds Financial Planning, has called for tenders for the provision of financial advice....

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Financial planning

Trust Company confirms its trustee arm has been served with a legal claim relating to the Banksia Securities collapse....

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Superannuation

Some SMSF compliance rules are discriminatory, lack logic and are unnecessary, according to Chan & Naylor's Ken Raiss....

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Superannuation

AMP’s Philip LaGreca explores the key considerations for SMSF trustees investing in overseas property....

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Superannuation

The Coalition doesn't believe the 1 July 2013 implementation date for MySuper is realistic, according to the Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Senator Mathias Corma...

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Superannuation

Super funds should not have to provide a significant event notice to their members if the replacement of a MySuper product is 'suggested', according to the Association of...

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Financial planning

Estate planning is more than just writing a Will and certainly isn’t something that should be left until the last minute, writes Anna Hacker....

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