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Technical Services Forum shines light on leading specialists

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... to an objectives-based advice model, while Colley discussed the implications of the proposed non-concessional contribution caps for SMSFs. The goal of these events is to contribute to and enhance the development of the financial services industry though ...

Advisers unsure on super contributions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... report shows the questions most commonly asked by advisers over the quarter were in regards to non-concessional contribution caps, Centrelink pension changes from 1 January 2017, and superannuation pension changes effective 1 July 2017. BT head of financial ...

Parliament goes to war on super

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2016
... lowering the Division 293 tax threshold deserves further consideration and the proposal to lower the concessional contribution caps to $25,000 for everyone remains the association's "biggest concern." The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

SMSF advisers face demanding year

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
... in Sydney. George told the audience of SMSF specialists that the changes to concessional and non-concessional contribution caps and the $1.6 million limit on transfers to retirement were likely to have the most impact on SMSF advisors and their clients ...

ASFA backs super boost pledge

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... making additional contributions to their superannuation compared to five years ago as a result of changes to contribution caps and the SG. To know more about the initiative, visit www.superboosterday.com.au before 15 September 2016.

Advisers encouraged to review changes carefully

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
... earners. The tax exemption for earnings on assets supporting TTR income streams will be removed, and concessional contribution caps reduced. "These changes mean financial planners must help clients navigate an increasing number of rules and consider ...

ISA calls out pre-Budget arguments on contribution caps

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
Industry Super Australia has slammed pre-Budget arguments that call for voluntary contribution caps to remain at current levels and allow Australians to make superannuation "catch-up" payments. Australian Tax Office (ATO) data analysed by ISA shows ...

SMSF Association implores Govt not to reduce contribution caps

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... working lives "when they are financially able to do so," which would be hindered by any regulatory reduction of contribution caps. The report was based on data from 14,000 SMSF members, and was described by SMSF Association chief executive Andrea Slattery ...

FSC sends final budget message

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
A reduction in concessional contribution caps for middle-income superannuation members would hurt Australia's budget long-term, bear an increased cost to taxpayers, and not align with super's objective. This is the final message from the Financial Services ...

Budget leak proposes super tax crackdown

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
... concessions on their super is unsustainable," Whiteley said. "Any changes would also need to include non-concessional contribution caps which are currently being exploited by those with millions in super. "If the government cannot guarantee that all ...