Monthly Archives: June 2016

Super Basics – Save our Super – Federal May Budget Super changes: unfair, unreasonable and undermine trust?

Jack Hammond, Melbourne QC, says the Federal May Budget Super changes are unfair, unreasonable and undermine trust in the Government. He has begun a campaign and petition – “Save our Super”. On his site he says – The proposed changes … Continue reading

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NEWS – ATO targets – Lawyer flags areas of increasing ATO interest for SMSFs

One industry lawyer has outlined areas that the ATO has increased its surveillance and activity broadly and in the SMSF sector, noting it is getting particularly “aggressive” with offshore investments. Speaking to SMSF Adviser, Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Clint Harding noted … Continue reading

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MASTERCLASS Investing – Investor Risk Profile – What is yours?

Everyone has different tolerances toward investing risk. How comfortable you are with the possibility of losing money, what are your timeframes to invest and how do you emotionally deal with volatile returns? Consider investments that balance your appetite for risk … Continue reading

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Super Basics – Super Changes Budget 2016 – Summary

Here is a summary of some key superannuation changes announced in the Federal Budget 2016. This year’s Budget focused on the aim of superannuation, which is to provide income in retirement to substitute or supplement the Age Pension. The measures … Continue reading

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