From www.morningstar.com.au: Investors need to recognise that narratives significantly influence asset values, as demonstrated by high auction prices for seemingly ordinary items like a banana and the success of meme coins.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Superannuation trustees in Australia are facing increased scrutiny from regulators like the IMF and APRA regarding their liquidity management strategies amidst growing allocations to illiquid assets.… read more
From www.smsfadviser.com: Trust deeds must expressly include appropriate streaming powers to allow for the streaming of different types of income among beneficiaries, as highlighted by legal expert Shaun Backhaus.… read more
From sources compiled by Perplexity AI: Rest Super, one of Australia’s major superannuation funds, is facing scrutiny after a system error led to approximately 2,500 members being incorrectly charged insurance premiums for months, sparking concerns about transparency and member communication in the superannuation industry.… read more
From www.moneymag.com.au: Investors should focus on portfolio diversification to navigate upcoming market challenges influenced by factors such as interest rate changes and global policy shifts.… read more
From www.smsfadviser.com: While non-qualified suppliers of legal documents may offer lower prices, they lack the same level of quality assurance, ongoing support, and professional indemnity insurance that law firms provide.… read more
From www.khq.com.au: Amongst items in this issue: On February 5, 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment (Frontline Emergency Service Workers) Bill was introduced to the Senate to increase superannuation contributions for firefighters and paramedics to 16.4% starting July 1, 2025.… read more
From www.smsfadviser.com: The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions bill has been rescheduled for debate on 13 February, positioned as the last bill of the current parliamentary sitting.… read more
From financialnewswire.com.au: Superannuation funds and major lobby groups are advocating for regulatory changes to allow contributions from pension accounts, uniting to streamline the superannuation process.… read more
From www.ifa.com.au: AMP has launched a digital advice solution called Retirement Health Check, designed to provide super members with intuitive retirement advice without additional fees.… read more
From simplywealthgroup.com.au: Many Australians mistakenly view superannuation as a passive savings tool, which inhibits their ability to actively engage in wealth-building strategies.
By understanding superannuation as a tax-efficient investment vehicle that benefits from proactive management, individuals can significantly enhance their retirement savings through strategies like increasing contributions and diversifying investments.… read more
From morningstar.com.au: Unpacking Warren Buffett’s proven investment philosophy, the focus centres on buying into robust, comprehensible businesses at reasonable prices and nurturing sustainable earnings growth.… read more
From www.thesenior.com.au: The rising cost of living is forcing many retired Australians, like 69-year-old Lydia, to return to work or delay their retirement to make ends meet, as their pensions and savings are insufficient.… read more
From www.themandarin.com.au: The Grattan Institute has proposed government annuities to enhance Australia’s superannuation system, addressing the complexities retirees face in converting accumulated savings into secure income.… read more
From www.smsfadviser.com: The average balance in a self-managed super fund (SMSF) has increased by over 20% according to the latest ATO statistics, with assets per member rising to $835,000.… read more