Super & Funds
Fraser's super review fizzles
Sally Rose The non-profit superannuation lobby's governance review, led by Bernie Fraser, has stalled and is set to sink without a trace if Labor wins the federal election.
SUPER & FUNDS
High satisfaction levels with members of industry funds
John Collett 12:15 AM Are scandals at the banks' wealth management arms at least partly behind the poorer satisfaction levels of members of bank-run "retail" super funds than those of industry funds?
SMSF MASTERCLASS
DIY super is not for gambling
Sam Henderson 12:15 AM How to do asset allocation for your self-managed super fund.
Consider alternatives to super
Daryl Dixon Funding a comfortable retirement is about to become more difficult and in many cases necessitate a change of plans.
SUPER & FUNDS
Broader horizons would benefit DIY fund trustees
John Collett If you have your own super fund with a strong Australian shares bias in your portfolio, you won't have been doing that well.
The superannuation change that has been overlooked
John Collett One thing seems to have been overlooked in the heated debate this week about the government's proposed superannuation changes:
SUPER
Super reform could force property buyers to forfeit deposits
Noel Whittaker In last month's budget. the Coalition made radical changes to our superannuation system. It was a mixed bag, with some of the ideas innovative and welcome, some controversial and one horrific. In the interests of balance, let's look at them one by one.
Labor attack ad targets super changes
Tom McIlroy Labor has moved to capitalise on discontent in Coalition ranks about planned changes to superannuation, as Treasurer Scott Morrison ruled out any winding back of controversial budget measures on Thursday.
ASSET CHECK
Changes ahead for defined benefit members
Daryl Dixon Defined benefit fund members face the prospect of major changes to taxation, with two proposals to have the biggest impact.
SMSF MASTERCLASS
No need to go it alone with self-managed super fund
Sam Henderson If you think obtaining professional advice is expensive, remember the cost of amateur advice could be astronomical.
BOURIS ON MONEY
It's what you do with super that counts
Mark Bouris Don't leave it too late to build a retirement plan.
Vision Super boss mad at budget changes
Sally Rose Changes to super in the budget will discourage average workers from putting money away for the long term.
New app to help young into SMSFs
Sally Rose Superfund Partners and Elston have partnered to launch Superstash, a mobile app to convert young couples to SMSFs.
SUPER & FUNDS
Super funds are innovating for the benefit of members
John Collett Most people don't think about their super until they hit their late 40s or early 50s. It's usually not until then that they take the first close look at their super.
NOEL WHITTAKER
The benefits of splitting super with your spouse
Noel Whittaker Superannuation will be under continual attack, no matter which party wins the next election.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Should we start a self-managed super fund?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
SUPER & FUNDS
DIY super investment for those who can't be bothered
John Collett Do you like the idea of running your own super fund, but can't be bothered?
First State Super eyes growth after winning StatePlus bid
Sally Rose First State Super, one of Australia's largest non-profit superannuation funds, has paid around $1 billion for StatePlus.
Australian Ethical flags 86pc lift in annual profit
Sally Rose The feel-good factor, savvy marketing and strong returns have made Australian Ethical one of the fastest-growing super managers in the country.
ASSET CHECK
Contributing to your defined benefit fund
Daryl Dixon The changes affecting defined benefit funds don't commence until 1 July 2017 and, with an election on the way, it's possible that all the changes won't be legislated.
SMSF MASTERCLASS
DIY super offers chance to borrow
Sam Henderson One of the biggest differences of self-managed super is the ability to use borrowed money to invest.
Super crackdown tipped to cost votes
Sally Rose Roy Morgan Research shows the government's crackdown on superannuation tax perks for the wealthy will hit its voter base.
SMSF MASTERCLASS
5 essential "must-knows" about managing an SMSF
Sam Henderson Managing a self-managed super fund can be highly rewarding but there's a number of must-know essentials to help you avoid the pitfalls.
SUPER & FUNDS
Hold off putting that windfall into super
John Collett While most of the proposed changes to super in the budget are not due to start until the middle of next year, one of them does require some people to be careful.
New peer-to-peer 'fintech' platform LendEx targets SMSF borrowers
Sally Rose LendEx, a new peer-to-peer lender with the backing of Alex Waislitz's Thorney Investments Group, reckons it can raise $25 million for SMSF borrowers next quarter.
MONEY MENTOR
Coalition's $714k shock for divorcees
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon Getting divorced is rarely anything except a financial disaster and the Coalition has just made it far worse.
ASSET CHECK
Spouse super splitting advantages
Daryl Dixon Both major parties' policies will provide a huge boost to couples, especially those with larger amounts where account balances are equally split.
Triggs urges super funds to fight for human rights
Sally Rose Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs is turning her focus to superannuation fund investors to agitate for better human rights outcomes.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Get tax deductions for voluntary super
Max Newnham From July 2017 anyone under 75 can make tax-deductible super contributions, regardless of employment status.
SUPER & FUNDS
Artwork bought for DIY super needs to be in storage
John Collett Do you have an artwork that is owned by your DIY super fund that is hanging on your wall or at your business premises?
