Category Archives: News & Stats

NEWS – Insurance in Super to closer meet Member needs at different life stages

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Rod Myer writes at The New Daily – Insurance cover in superannuation could be redesigned to closer meet the financial needs of members, research house Rice Warner believes. Because insurance in super needs depend on age and family situation, insurance … Continue reading →

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NEWS – Super changes coming 1 July 2017! – In summary

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

The Budget, last year has had many reforms legalised, and many begin on 1 July 2017. Here is a summary of key changes. What are your Thoughts? Comment below! Want to learn more, know the options and what we need … Continue reading →

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NEWS –Super Changes Passed in Parliament April 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Reporting at Advisor Voice – After receiving feedback from industry, the federal parliament has passed amendments giving effect to regulatory change, continuing the implementation of changes to superannuation that were announced by the Turnbull government in the 2016 federal budget. … Continue reading →

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NEWS – New Caps (max amounts) for Contributions before (Concessional) and after tax (Non-Concessional) from 1 July 2017

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

The ATO (Australian Tax Office) confirms the new max contribution amounts for the 2 major contributions methods – before (Concessional) and after tax (Non-Concessional) that begin form 1 July 2017. From the ATO site – Change to concessional (pre-tax) contributions … Continue reading →

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NEWS – Is Transition to Retirement still Viable?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Professional Planner’s writer Alexandra Cain writes about whether the Transition to Retirement strategy is still viable – You could almost feel the wave of disappointment go through the financial planning community after the May 2016 federal budget, when the Coalition … Continue reading →

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NEWS – Putting the sale of a business into super – Watch the contribution caps!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

If you have or will have proceeds from the sale of a business and want  to put them into super, be mindful and watch the contributions caps! An article in Money Management explains more – Small business owners who are … Continue reading →

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NEWS – Do you feel in the dark about super tax changes?

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

Did you know, almost one-third of Australians surveyed by ASFA reported they had ‘no idea’ about the government’s proposed super tax changes to the taxation of superannuation. Do you also feel in the dark? The Association of Superannuation Funds of … Continue reading →

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