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Regulation, Superannuation

Work test changes to start on 1 July

work test changes

Changes lifting the ages for the work test and spouse contributions will begin from 1 July 2020 after enabling regulations were registered late last week.

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Investments

Worst of recession may have passed

recession

The worst of Australia’s economic recession may already be over but hard times still lay ahead, a leading economist has said.

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Pensions

Pre-pension tax planning a must

Pension tax income stream

Tax-effective strategies associated with pensions need to be formulated before an income stream is commenced, a technical expert has said.

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Investments

Investment outlook cautious despite recovery

Investment outlook

The outlook for investors remains challenging despite the gradual easing of market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, an investment expert has warned.

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ETFs

iShares unveils two new ETFs

iShares ETF fixed income

Investors now have two new exchange-traded funds from iShares giving them greater cost-effective access to the Australian corporate fixed income market.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Superannuation

Early access problems explained

early access SMSF

SMSFs unable to secure early access to their funds are likely to have outstanding returns, according to the ATO.

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Superannuation

SISFA recalibrates trustee offering

SISFA trustees membership

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has enhanced its membership offering for SMSF trustees and will add more services.

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ATO, Pensions

COVID-19 creates pension drawdown headache

low income pension

Trustees drawing pensions based off low-returning assets will still have to draw the minimum amount and cannot sidestep that requirement, the ATO has said.

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Retirement

Self-funded retirees call for govt help

government assist self-funded retirees

A retiree representative group has called on the federal government to assist self-funded retirees adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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LICs

LIC, LIT stamping fees banned

LIC LIT stamping fees

Listed investment companies (LIC) and trusts (LIT) will no longer be able to charge stamping fees from 1 July 2020 under new government ban.

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