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Trans-Tasman super rollovers exclude SMSFs

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2013
The government's finalised regulations have allowed superannuation rollovers between Australia and New Zealand but exclude self-managed super funds (SMSFs). From 1 July 2013 it will be possible to transfer retirement savings account proceeds between ...

Midwinter puts planning software into the cloud

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013
... modelling of cash flow and capital, research and review of portfolio management and modelling for self-managed superannuation funds.

Retirees could benefit from a vibrant annuities market

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013
... sums, Asher said superannuation and insurance providers' hands are tied by government regulations. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act regulations are "extremely complicated and quite restrictive," he said. They do not allow deferred annuities ...

MySuper draft regs released for consultation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... products across the industry." Shorten said he wants as many members of the public, consumer groups and superannuation industry practitioners to get involved in providing feedback as possible. The standard format for how MySuper products will disclose ...

Industry under-prepared for SuperStream: Bravura

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2013
... Financial Advice (FoFA) and MySuper, the need to retain clients, stemming the loss of business to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). "The recent volume of super reforms has led to funds and administrators implementing seemingly stop-gap solutions ...

SPAA raises alarm on draft SMSF rules

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013
Draft legislation rules for self managed super funds on related party transactions has alarmed industry association SPAA, which claims the provisions are unnecessarily complex and will add compliance costs. The new provisions are contained in Schedule ...

Media Super to add corporate funds

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2013
Industry superannuation fund Media Super has put together a team to develop its new consolidation strategy focused on attracting corporate funds with members who work in media. Media Super acting CEO Michael Rooney said the team has identified eight ...

New regime for accountants: Shorten

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 28 FEB 2013
Speaking at an industry briefing, Federal minister for financial services and superannuation Bill Shorten has thanked the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) for its input in proposed rules regarding the provision of financial advice. The Institute ...

SPAA backs limited recourse borrowing rule changes

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2013
... regulations can have serious financial consequences for trustees," he said. The comments come amid growing concern within the industry surrounding SMSFs use of limited recourse borrowing. While SPAA is largely in favour of limiting the way SMSF gearing ...

Advisers must gravitate from engagement to guidance: Mercer

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2012
... offer simple, effective advice well in order to succeed, thanks especially to technology, and intra-fund advice in superannuation, said Jo-Anne Bloch, financial advice leader, Mercer. Consumers have always wanted simple feedback, but the industry has ...