A commitment to no more changes to superannuation is welcome but removing super from the budget cycle is necessary for long-term stability in the sector.

Superannuation changes from Labor were not backed by voters at the recent federal election, but will changes proposed by the government get across the line?

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but since the financial services royal commission released its final report the industry funds have become more vocal about what they think should happen to the superannuation sector. And surprise, surprise it involves going after SMSFs.

This month’s federal budget contained very few changes to superannuation and those it did could be considered sensible and consistent.

Despite assurances they are ready to support the SMSF sector, the government and federal opposition treatment of the sector says otherwise.

Since the afternoon of 4 February, the talk dominating financial circles has all been about the final report from the banking royal commission.

If you’re part of the cricket loving public, you’ve probably been less than satisfied with the way Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has almost single-handedly disarmed our bowling attack and batted for what seems to be eons. It prompted spinner Nathan Lyon to ask him during the Sydney Test match, “Don’t you get bored?” Well I’d […]

As we draw nearer to the next federal election, and the very real possibility of a Bill Shorten-led Labor government, discussions around the ALP’s proposed policy of scrapping dividend imputation refunds to certain retirees are becoming more urgent.

I’ve often said I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I have to say recent events in Canberra can only have fuelled speculation the superannuation industry will be facing outright domination by industry funds should Labor win government next year.