Group advantage being lost to planners

New analysis contained in an Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) discussion paper suggests that group insurance provided by superannuation funds may become an increasingly unattractive option for financial planning clients as the insurers tighten the...

2015 National Superannuation Conference

Thursday 20 – Friday 21 August 2015 | Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney NSW In only its 3rd year, this conference has become the premier event for tax specialists within the superannuation industry. Read the full article here.

Crackdown on Borrowing by SMSFs

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government will crack down on borrowing by self-managed superannuation funds but will not follow a recommendation of the financial system inquiry to ban it outright their explanation. Read the full article...

Power of sale does not extend to trust assets

On 4 February 2013, Stansfield DIY Wealth Pty Ltd (in liquidation) was wound up, and a liquidator was appointed. At that time, the only function of the company was acting as trustee of a self-managed superannuation fund. It had no assets or liabilities, save in its...

Stop tinkering with super

The Actuaries Institute has called on the major political parties to put an end to their “short-term tinkering” with the superannuation system. Read the full article here.