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Superannuation news and insights for Australia’s small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs. Read the latest superannuation news, trends and features and entrepreneur interviews about the superannuation industry. Or search for superannuation on SmartCompany. |
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DIY super experts back changes to borrowing rules James Thomson Two experts on self-manger super funds have supported Government changes to rules around the use of instalment warrants in DIY super funds. | Friday, 12 March 2010 |
Super funds dip in January, Flight Centre profit soars: Economy Roundup Patrick Stafford The Australian sharemarket has opened higher today after a strong Wall Street session, bolstered by comments from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke regarding the state of the economy. | Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
ATO to crack down on loans from DIY super funds Patrick Stafford The ATO will begin to crack down on loans made from self-managed superannuation funds, it was revealed at an industry conference yesterday. | Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
DIY super funds targeted by criminal gangs Patrick Stafford Self-managed super funds are being targeted by criminal gangs, with thieves either engaging in identity theft or convincing fund holders to illegally withdraw their funds early for a fee. | Tuesday, 16 February 2010 |
Super fund surge continues James Thomson The remarkable turnaround for Australian super fund investors continued in December 2009, with new data from SuperRatings showing the average balanced super fund returned 2.1% in the month. | Wednesday, 20 January 2010 |
ASX's bank ambush: Kohler Alan Kohler The ASX is building a significant threat to banks' strategy of consolidating and dominating wealth management in Australia by providing a cheaper, better performing alternative. | Monday, 21 December 2009 |
Superannuation review proposes simpler system for default super funds James Thomson The first report from the Super System Review has recommended developing a new class of basic super funds for fund members who don’t want to choose the type of fund they invest in. | Tuesday, 15 December 2009 |
Separating the “cares” from the “don’t cares” in superannuation: Kohler Alan Kohler The Super System Review proposes, in effect, to divide super schemes into 'care' and 'don't care' products. Given how many people don't care, this looks like a good idea. | Monday, 14 December 2009 |
Super funds in reverse for the first time in eight months James Thomson Australia’s average super fund lost 1.05% in October, but experts say the dip needs to be seen in context to the remarkable recovery in super fund returns since sharemarkets bottomed in March. | Monday, 23 November 2009 |
Consumer groups, super funds and unions urge Government to ban commissions for financial planners James Thomson The pressure on the Government to reform the financial planning sector in the wake of the collapse of Storm Financial is increasing. | Wednesday, 18 November 2009 |
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Graduates bringing in the money Graduates bringing in the money | Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
The rich are more likely to be tax cheats A new US study shows the rich are more likely to hide their true income levels when declaring taxes. | Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
Boat owners warned to look out for tax traps Sea-lovers seeking to make some money by renting out their boats may no longer be able to claim their vessel as a tax deduction. | Wednesday, 15 October 2008 |
Over a third of Australian gamers are female New research from Roy Morgan has revealed that 37% of Australian video game players are female. | Friday, 3 October 2008 |
Small businesses work harder Amelie Mills Small business owners work harder than most, according to a new survey from American public opinion group Rasmussen Reports. | Monday, 22 September 2008 |
Happiness in a new job Employees who leave jobs they are unhappy with will likely find a greater level of satisfaction with new workplaces, a new report has found. | Monday, 15 September 2008 |
The five profiles of average Australians Researchers at the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs have come up with five categories that will help researchers – and businesses – better understand the average Australian. | Friday, 8 August 2008 |
Childcare tips website for auntie The next best thing to having kids is being the cool uncle or aunty all your friends’ and family’s kids love, and now a new website has popped up to help you do just that. | Monday, 21 July 2008 |
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Five money traps Michael Laurence SMEs who escaped from the grips of the GFC shouldn't become complacent. There are still plenty of traps that could damage both your business and your personal finance. | Monday, 1 March 2010 |
Self-managed super in the ATO's sights Terry Hayes Self-managed super funds – don’t get complacent (because the ATO won’t). | Wednesday, 24 February 2010 |
DIY super performance check-up Michael Laurence DIY fund trustees should begin 2010 by giving their funds a full performance check-up. | Monday, 8 February 2010 |
ATO warning on exceeding super contributions limits Terry Hayes Super fund members need to be very careful when making extra contribtions - exceed the annual contribution caps and you'll face big penalties. | Wednesday, 3 February 2010 |
Eight investment themes for 2010 Michael Laurence As investors enter 2010 with renewed confidence, the need for diversity and careful cost control will dictate which investment products will be popular. | Monday, 18 January 2010 |
Some ATO target areas: A year-end wrap Terry Hayes The ATO is constantly reviewing and auditing the tax affairs of many Australians and their businesses, but their areas of interest continually shift. | Wednesday, 9 December 2009 |
DIY super funds cash dilemma Michael Laurence As share prices climb DIY super fund trustees are uncertain whether it's too late to re-enter the market. | Monday, 16 November 2009 |
Excess super contributions tax: don’t get caught Terry Hayes With so many changes to superannuation and related tax laws it | Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
DIY fund alert Michael Laurence Recent ATO and APRA data gives a mixed impression of how SMSFs have coped during the downturn, with many funds facing an uphill battle to recovery. | Monday, 5 October 2009 |
SMSFs: saviour or problem? Terry Hayes As the number of SMSFs continues to grow, it's clear many investors like being in control of their own super. Just don't forget there are laws to comply with. | Wednesday, 30 September 2009 |
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