Contribution planning above the non-concessional caps is essential for superannuation, but you have to make sure it counts, writes Damian Hearn....

Damian Hearn explains the year-end tax strategies available to the self-employed during the transition-to-retirement stage....

ASFA wants the Government to extend capital gains tax relief for fund mergers to protect members' interests....

As superannuation fund balances rebuild to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis, Mike Taylor reflects on how little say super fund members have in the...

The Association of Independently Owned Financial Planners (AIOFP) has launched a private label eWrap platform via its member-owned administration business, Personal Choic...

The superannuation market offers more choice than ever for consumers looking to build a retirement nest egg, but exercising the right strategies can make a world of diffe...

Jeffrey Scott explains transitional relief for superannuation funds and the deductibility of disability benefit premiums....

Economies of scale and a focus on better outcomes for members led Westscheme to seek a merger with industry fund giant AustralianSuper....

Club Plus Super's in-house financial planning service has proved to be invaluable, according to the company's chief executive Paul Cahill....

Equity Trustees restructures to increase Responsible Entity servicing....

The Australian funds management industry will experience substantial growth as a result of Federal tax changes, with joint ventures expected between local and overseas co...

A recent court ruling means decisions to reject total and permanent invalidity claims can now be challenged on much wider grounds, writes Jenny Willcocks....

The role of licensee payments from platform providers has become a bone of contention in the financial advice industry, writes Marianne Perkovic....

Patrick Jackson explains why trustees should look before they leap when considering a self-managed superannuation fund....