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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 ...

Actuaries warn against one size fits all retirement products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... approach to be reviewed as the product landscape evolves. It should not be compulsory to offer a particular type of retirement income product until we see how the market develops," Actuaries Institute president Jenny Lyon said. "Instead an 'if not why ...

Midwinter unveils new financial tool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... statistics of their neighbourhood based on postcode. Users can also access information around investment choices and retirement income, enabling them to investigate potential 'transition to retirement' options. The tools can be customised to align with ...

BGL releases CGT capability for SMSFs

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... from future capital gains where fund members need to comply with the new transfer balance cap and Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS) reforms commencing on 1 July 2017. CGT relief preserves the previous exemption for accrued, but not yet realised ...

Default retirement products not good enough: Milliman

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... solution. "As the Treasury paper makes clear, CIPRs are not an excuse to encourage sales of annuities or particular retirement income products. It will take a blend of skills including analytic capability, actuarial firepower and capital market knowledge ...

Top trends reshaping Aussie superannuation

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... needs. "In the age of the consumer, members will increasingly expect a more holistic treatment of their super and retirement income products as they progress through their lifecycle." To better engage all members, Bravura suggests technology will play ...

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
Asset consultants and industry associations alike are applauding the introduction of the First Home Super Savers Scheme which they say will help young people to get a foothold in the property market. The scheme, announced as part of the Federal Budget ...

Tax breaks delivered to first home buyers

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... would require "careful analysis as well as legislative change." "Super is designed as a long term investment for retirement income purposes, so using it as a vehicle to save for a home deposit is sending a mixed message about the objective of super," ...

Asia-Pacific needs more retirement income specialists: Milliman

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... Pacific are ageing faster than other regions in the world but many nations are yet to develop comprehensive retirement income systems. Global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman said across the Asia-Pacific consumers feel as if their national retirement ...

Industry fund teams with Challenger on retirement

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
Industry superannuation fund legalsuper is expanding its retirement product offering with the addition of two Challenger guaranteed income accounts. Both Lifetime and Fixed Term guaranteed income accounts will now be available - to provide members with ...