“Reforms to make the superannuation system fairer” or tinkering and increasing pressure?
15 April 2013
By virtue of its very nature, the super industry understands that it will continually be in a state of change. The size and growth of this industry means that it will always play a major part in Government economic policy in Australia. It is important, however, that these changes count and signify meaningful improvements, rather... MORE
Posted in: Industry, Legislation, Technology
If you had any doubt that Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) were ‘the’ hot area in superannuation and private wealth right now, then you only needed to go to this year’s annual SMSFs Professionals Association (SPAA) conference. The buzz and energy from the participants made the conference unlike any other on the superannuation circuit. Being the... 
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