Related-party property development concerns — Part 1
In the first article of a four-part series on SMSFs and property development, I focus on related-party leases and how to keep them compliant.
SMSF liquidity lessons learnt from the pandemic
Sometimes it is true that you don't know what you've got. Till it's gone. Music aficionados will recognise that line from Joni Mitchell's 1970s hit Big Yellow Taxi.
Retirement income framework deferred due to COVID-19
The government’s introduction of the Retirement Income Covenant scheduled to start on 1 July has been deferred to allow continued consultation and legislative drafting to take place following the coronavirus crisis.
How early super withdrawals add up
The coronavirus pandemic is having profound effects on Australian families, communities, businesses, the financial markets and the global economy.
EOFY Superannuation tips
Superannuation contributions are a valuable tool for building tax-effective wealth. Most contribution plans should be executed by June 30, a critical timeslot in any financial calendar. Now that the COVID-19…
Consumer satisfaction up for SMSFs, down for industry funds
New data from Roy Morgan has shown self-managed superannuation and public sector funds both increased their customer satisfaction rates in March, despite significant market upheaval, but their industry and retail counterparts were not so lucky.
Superannuation for younger investors
The Australian superannuation industry has been in the headlines almost every day in the past few weeks, with the Federal Government predicting that as many as 1.7 million people will look to access their superannuation early as part of COVID-19 relief measures.
How investment market volatility could affect your super
You may hear about investment market volatility and think it has nothing to do with you, especially if you don’t own any investments, such as shares. So, it may surprise…
