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Pensions, Superannuation

Minimum pension to stay halved

minimum pension drawdown

The minimum pension drawdown rate will remain at 2.5 per cent for another year as the government extends this COVID-19 relief measure for retirees.

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Pensions, Superannuation

ECPI draft legislation released

ECPI draft legislation

Two years after announcing changes to ECPI, the government has released draft legislation for industry consultation on the move.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Market correction on its way

share market correction

Investors are warned to expect a share market correction even if the Australian Securities Exchange experiences better performance after the recent budget.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Work test, legacy pension details clarified

work test bring forward

The government has clarified how the proposed work test and non-concessional contribution bring-forward rules outlined in the budget will operate.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Crypto boom requires caution

cryptocurrency investors

Cryptocurrency has boomed in popularity despite the risks but investors have been warned to consider their actions before committing to the asset class.

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Business news

Harder line for acrimonious member exits

SMSF member exits

Protracted member exits which cause an SMSF to effectively become an non-complying fund are beginning to be treated more severely by the ATO.

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ETFs

Understanding underlying ETF assets critical

ETF assets

Retail investors have been urged to learn about the true nature of underlying assets or indices of a particular ETF before making a portfolio allocation.

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Residential Property, Superannuation

SMSF residency rules simplified

SMSF residency rules

Changes to SMSFs residency rules, including the scrapping of the active member test, are expected to significantly simplify the superannuation system.

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Contributions, Retirement

Work test to end mid-2022

work test cease

The work test on non-concessional contributions will cease from mid-2022 as the government seeks to boost the retirement savings of older Australians.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Legacy pension issues addressed

legacy pensions

The decision in this year’s budget to give individuals a two-year opportunity to commute legacy pensions has been well received by SMSF stakeholders.

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