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Superannuation

Andrew Biviano explains the superannuation death benefit, and why it is crucial to understand what happens after the death of a fund member. ...

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Superannuation

Macquarie Adviser Services technical expert David Shirlow points to superannuation "policy weakness" in a session with Financial Services Minister Chris Bowen....

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Editorial

Philip La Greca examines the possible impact that the outcomes of the forthcoming government reviews will have on superannuation and, in particular, SMSFs....

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Editorial

'Own occupation' TPD insurance through superannuation has always been treated with caution by advisers. Zurich's Alena Miles explains what you need to know....

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Editorial

The Heffron technical team take a look at the current state of play for defined benefit pensions and the social security asset test exemption rules and how they affect SM...

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Financial planning

The administrator of Trio Capital is seeking court orders that would allow it to determine a unit price for the now defunct manager’s wholesale investment portfolio....

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Editorial

Providing for the next generation is a key concern for many clients seeking estate planning assistance. Mark Gleeson takes a look at core testamentary trusts and child pe...

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Policy & Regulation

Draft legislation aimed at boosting the tax integrity of trusts could provide a $150 million boost to revenue....

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Superannuation

Reform to self-managed super funds (SMSF) could cause greater complications in the sector, says Townsend Business & Corporate Lawyers principal Peter Townsend....

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Editorial

This year promises to be interesting year for the entire financial services industry, writes Jim Minto....

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Editorial

SMSF trustees are an unpredictable bunch, writes Tim Hewson. He sifts through recent research that assessed the attitudes of these independent investors....

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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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Financial planning

David Benbow appointed to key wealth management role, while Darren Turner will lead retail banking and distribution....

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Superannuation

Troy Smith discusses the tax implications of holding trauma cover, and receiving payouts for it, in super....

Financial planning

In what represents a largely unprecedented move, both APRA and ASIC have moved against Trio Capital and its Astarra super funds and managed investment schemes....

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