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Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... capabilities am I going to need to [implement these] because they have not historically done it," she told last week's SMSF Association Conference. Last year, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said that superannuation's highly regulated framework ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... consumerism, the grandparent economy, AI acceleration, and social reconnection are the five megatrends shaping the future of SMSF and financial services businesses, according to McCrindle Research principal Mark McCrindle. During day two of the SMSF ...

How advisers protect themselves from 'rogue' clients

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... themselves not only when dealing with clients but as early as the onboarding process. Bobbin told delegates on day three of the SMSF Association Conference in Brisbane that this involves reassessing their client communication tools. "Because this is ...

Financial services 300x more likely to get hacked: Expert

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... businesses, Cyber Collective founder Fraser Jack says it's not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. Addressing day three of the SMSF Association National Conference this morning, Cyber Collective founder Fraser Jack warned delegates that the chances of getting ...

How will Division 296 Tax impact farmers?

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
RSM Australia director of SMSF services Katie Timms says farmers will be disproportionately impacted by the government's draft legislation Division 296 Tax. Commenting on the future of farming property at the SMSF Association Conference, Timms said ...

Proposed super tax requires perspective: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... not be scared off from using SMSFs as an alternative retirement savings vehicle, according to an expert. Presenting at the SMSF Association National Conference, Heffron Consulting managing director Meg Heffron called on SMSF professionals to put some ...

New caps can increase super contributions: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... could mean that some Australians can have additional disposable income to contribute to superannuation, according to the SMSF Association. From 1 July 2024, the standard concessional contribution cap will increase from $27,500 to $30,000. The non-concessional ...

Advisers should have an AI plan: Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... it's imperative to have a plan in place, according to Netwealth head of marketing Andrew Braun. Addressing the crowd at the SMSF Association Conference 2024, Braun noted that there are various ways for financial advisers to make the most of AI in ...

Super tax is a 'wealth tax': Taylor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... doubling of superannuation tax to 30%, saying it is a blatant attack on Australians' wealth. Addressing day two of the SMSF Association National Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning, Taylor labelled the tax changes ...

Teals will push for super tax indexation: Burgess

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association has confirmed it likely doesn't have enough senators on its side to block the proposed $3 million superannuation tax, but Teal independents intend to force an amendment ensuring it is indexed. Providing a legislative and technical ...