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Advisers not impressed with budget changes

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
... respondents saying it will negatively impact their clients. Advisers did concede that the increased complexity of the superannuation system may drive more demand for advice, with 51% of respondents believing there will be an increase in people seeking ...

Super fund disclosure gets extension

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
Superannuation funds have been given an extra year to bring themselves up to speed with proposed portfolio holdings disclosure and choice product dashboard requirements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the new start ...

Panel to review financial services complaints system

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
... disputes with financial services providers. Under the review's watch will be the Financial Ombudsman Scheme; the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal; and the Credit and Investments Ombudsman. Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer said the review panel will ...

Government acts on income streams review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
Going some way to form the federal government's superannuation budget agenda last night was Treasury's release of the Retirement Income Streams Review. Based on the review's seven recommendations the government has decided to remove tax barriers to ...

Advisers encouraged to review changes carefully

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
A higher than expected number of changes to superannuation delivered in the 2016 federal budget will keep financial advisers on their toes, as they work to update financial plans in line with the changes. From 1 July 2017, the tax exempt status of income ...

Super investment pros make top 40

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
Three Australian superannuation executives have been named in a list recognising some of the top investment professionals from asset owners and allocators around the world. Recently Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Magazine named its annual 40 Under Forty ...

Government finds $2.9 billion from super tax

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The realm of superannuation taxation has shifted with Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing new measures that will deliver a net revenue boost of $2.9 billion over the next four years. After superannuation representative groups welcomed no new ...

Super objective paves way for taxation changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... Federal Government has made several budget announcements around its reaffirmation of enshrining the objective of superannuation in law, including taxing the earnings of Transition to Retirement Income Streams. A joint statement from Treasurer Scott Morrison ...

Reforms aimed at supporting women

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
From 1 July 2017, Australians with a superannuation balance under $500,000 will be allowed to make additional concessional contributions to their super and the low income spouse superannuation tax offset will be raised from $10,800 to $37,000. Individuals ...

What the budget means for you

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... down to smallest independent advice firms. Treasurer Scott Morrison's 2016/17 budget has taken an axe to generous superannuation tax concessions in a bid to promote a fairer system for all. The concessional contribution cap has been lowered to $25,000 ...