Showing 41 to 50 of 103 articles: SHAUN MCGUSHIN | THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019 The merger of superannuation funds (funds) is becoming a hot topic following several years of scrutiny. Indeed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has recently stated publicly that it will look to litigate against underperforming funds ... Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019 We compare the option of a director nominating an alternate director in contrast to nominating a successor director in a self-managed superannuation fund ('SMSF') context to determine which is better. In the first section, we will explore the role of ... Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019 This article covers the main ways a person becomes a disqualified person, the consequences of disqualification and the options available to those who are disqualified. (We refer to a trustee in this article as covering both individual trustees of an ... Read more JOSEPH CHEUNG , DANIEL BUTLER | THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018 The new law pertaining to 'ipso facto' clauses came into operation on 1 July 2018. This article highlights the relevance of the new law for SMSFs. Note that the law in this area is complex and a detailed and careful analysis is required to properly ... Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018 On 24 May 2018, the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee (SG) amnesty that proposes to give employers an opportunity to rectify past SG non-compliance without penalty. Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018 The Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure On Housing Affordability Measures No. 1) Act 2017 (Cth), which introduces downsizer contributions and the First Home Super Saver Scheme, received royal assent on 13 December 2017. This article discusses ... Read more PAT GARRETT , DAVE BLUMENTHAL | FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017 Technology and automation are driving rapid changes to the super industry. The emergence of low-cost SMSF administrators has considerably reduced the costs and complexity of setting up and operating an SMSF. Read more MARJON MUIZER | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017 Valuing the investments of your SMSF is a key component in preparing the fund's financial statements. Read more TOM CELLA | FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017 Introduction to currency risk management To achieve sufficient asset diversification Australian superannuation funds are compelled to diversify into offshore assets. The typical superannuation fund default option will hold more than 30% in international ... Read more JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017 Advisers and SMSF trustees are gearing up for the changes facing the industry. Jamie Williamson discusses the key issues ahead of the SMSF Association National Conference. Read more |
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The super, super fund
DEANNE STEWART
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
Aware Super has marked its expansion into Europe with the grand opening of its London office.