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Equip Super to introduce retirement specialists

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... specifically the pension environment, enables them to keep their money invested whilst drawing an income and taking advantage of tax benefits," Higgie said. "We aim to prepare members for retirement, ensuring they feel supported and know we will be there ...

Advisers shoulder massive wealth transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... The incumbent financial adviser is the best person in the world to advise the next generation because we can factor in the tax, we understand the history of the portfolios, we know the financial situation well, and how every asset works," he says. "People ...

HNWIs wealth reaches unprecedented levels

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... generations will transfer more than $80 trillion, spurring demand for both financial services (such as investment management and tax planning) and non-financial services (including philanthropy, concierge services, passion investments, and networking ...

More businesses fold, unpaid super recovery measure to launch

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
As the number of business insolvencies spike, workers will soon be able to claim unpaid superannuation owed to them by defunct employers under the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) Recovery Program. From 1 July 2024, staff who worked for employers that ...

Recession signs: Economic growth has 'ground to a halt'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
... aggressive rate hiking cycle has clearly worked to slow demand growth in the economy. Rising mortgage payments along with a lift in tax payable and the effects of elevated inflation have weighed on household purchasing power. And the tailwind of pent-up ...

EQT updates on Australian Executor Trustees acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
... growth for the company, adding $5.4 billion in funds under management and boosting overall revenue and earning before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation by more than a third. The acquisition was funded through a combination of both debt and ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... rent assistance, Ashenden said. For the mass affluent segment, advisers are busy helping manage budgets, superannuation, and tax strategies. The proposed Division 296 tax on superannuation balances is also key focus. If the legislation passes, it will ...

Regal Partners acquires Merricks Capital

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... completion of the transaction. The exercise of Regal options is conditional on the satisfaction of specific net profit before tax targets. Completion of the acquisition is also conditional on Regal shareholders approving the issue of Regal shares and ...

Early release of super scammers cop prison time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
Three people will go to prison after pleading guilty to defrauding the COVID-19 early release of superannuation scheme for $103,500. The Brisbane District Court sentenced three women from Queensland, whose identities were not revealed, for submitting ...

Lendlease ditches overseas construction

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... Lendlease said. "Should the ATO apply the same treatment to both these partial sales we estimate this may give rise to additional tax of approximately $50 million, excluding any interest."