News : Superannuation

ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, Superannuation

Super system needs strengthening

The corporate regulator is worried bad actors, sometimes using SMSF structures, could undermine trust in Australia’s superannuation system.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Retirees disappointed with Div 296

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The government’s unrelenting position to not make any changes to the proposed Division 296 tax legislation is causing anguish among retirees.

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Estate Planning, Retirement, SMSF, Strategy, Succession Planning, Superannuation

Disability amplifies authentication process

It is imperative for an SMSF to have a signature authentication process in place to mitigate the risk associated with disability or death.

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Contributions, SMSF, Superannuation

What contributions can I make in 2025/26?

The contributions certain individuals can make for the 2026 income year have changed due to the indexation of a separate superannuation threshold.

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SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs top member satisfaction

As super fund members report high levels of satisfaction with their fund, SMSFs continue to lead the field of retirement savings vehicles.

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Administration, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 bill boosts government power

An insertion into tax law as part of the proposed Division 296 measure may give the government a mechanism to extend its reach by regulation.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Mixed support for new super tax

A poll has found around half of Australians are in favour of the Division 296 tax, with many giving it strong support.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Accumulation best for Div 296 exits

Drawdowns to manage the proposed Division 296 impost should be made from the accumulation interest of SMSF trustees to achieve an optimal tax outcome.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Government super tax stance staunch

The SMSF Association has acknowledged the re-elected Labor government has no intention of making any changes to the Division 296 tax.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Anti-Div 296 tax petition initiated

An Australian fund manager has launched a petition opposing the proposed Division 296 tax that has already received noticeable support.

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