A technical specialist has predicted indexation measures likely to be applied to the concessional contributions cap could lower the total super balance limits determining the ability for individuals to make non-concessional contributions.

The process of indexation is likely to be applied to the concessional contributions cap from 1 July 2021 due to the effect of COVID-19, a sector specialist has said.

A number of the 2020 federal budget announcements have the potential to strengthen the appeal of SMSFs, some technical experts have predicted.

Trustees who breach the COVID-19 economic relief measure in the 2020/21 financial year potentially face an adverse outcome that will be threefold, a technical expert has said.

Sweeping changes to superannuation in 2017 are still not fully understood but further changes are unlikely in the near future, according to a government minister.

The government has revived its plans to allow six-member SMSFs after introducing legislation into parliament to enact the change.

Individuals tend to overestimate the level of savings they need to fund a comfortable retirement, a senior financial adviser has said.

Changes to contribution rules have a created a gap in which early retirees may be able to make super recontributions without restrictions.

Superannuation fund members facing financial hardship have been given a longer window in which to access retirement savings under the early release scheme.