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Super tax reforms take effect

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
The suite of superannuation taxation reforms affecting contributions, CGT relief and transition to retirement income streams have passed through Parliament. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer said the amendments under the Treasury ...

Challenger launches advice tool as reforms loom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... tools to support clients and members as we move towards a superannuation system with a greater focus on retirement income streams," Challenger chief executive, distribution, product and marketing Richard Howes said. Howes noted that no single product ...

Future retirement products aided by tax exclusions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
The Federal Government's latest development of regulation for new retirement income streams is now open for public consultation. Adding to the existing draft legislation, the government has proposed that superannuation funds and insurance companies ...

Robo critical to retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2017
... longevity and investment risks of retirement income. "We think longevity solutions are critical for retirement income streams. Challenger, as the largest provider of annuities in Australia, has been working with us to develop information, guidance and ...

Next wave of super legislation rolls in

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2016
... products to provide more choice and flexibility for retirees; Attempts to ensure that transition to retirement income streams are accessed for the purpose for which they were designed and not for tax minimisation; Abolishes the out-dated anti-detriment ...

FPA National Roadshow emphasises value of advice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2016
... Presented by roadshow partner Challenger, the second half of the event focuses on changes affecting retirement income streams and planning and the role retirement advice can play in building a stronger practice. "Ultimately, we want to help financial ...

Government acts on income streams review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
... form the federal government's superannuation budget agenda last night was Treasury's release of the Retirement Income Streams Review. Based on the review's seven recommendations the government has decided to remove tax barriers to the development of ...

Super objective paves way for taxation changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... of enshrining the objective of superannuation in law, including taxing the earnings of Transition to Retirement Income Streams. A joint statement from Treasurer Scott Morrison and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer says the objective of superannuation ...

Challenger annuities march on

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... challenge. "It's also the first logical step in an expected series of reforms, including a review of retirement income streams regulation and the development of Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement." Challenger's total group assets and funds ...

SMSFs welcome no dumping of LRBAs

DARREN SNYDER  |  SUNDAY, 8 NOV 2015
... their retirement. A framework is to be developed in conjunction with the Tax White Paper process and the Retirement Income Streams review," Slattery said. Other benefits for the SMSFs in the government's response include a decision not to proceed with ...