Pandemic spurs a rise in investment scams
August 24, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Pandemic spurs a rise in investment scamsIn the current low interest rate environment, an investment product offering low-risk, high returns may sound very tempting.
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Estate planning and investments
August 24, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Estate planning and investments
It's a question most of us ask eventually: what happens to our investments when we die?
Early release of Super extended to Dec 31
August 21, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Early release of Super extended to Dec 31
Superannuation fund members facing financial hardship have been given an extended window to access retirement savings under the early release scheme.
Excess TBC issues surfacing with reduced pension account values
August 15, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Excess TBC issues surfacing with reduced pension account valuesThe ATO has expressed concern that some trustees with diminished pension account values may be putting themselves at risk of exceeding their transfer balance cap by commuting their pension and then topping it back up.
The Bond Market.
August 12, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on The Bond Market.
2020, a year that will be marked in history by a pandemic that had devastating effects on global health and economic activity to individuals and nations across the world.
Treasury underestimates early super by $15bn
August 8, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Treasury underestimates early super by $15bn
The government now expects around $42 billion to be removed from the super system as a result of the early release scheme, having revised up its initial estimates of $27 billion at the start of the scheme.
COVID-19 resources -Update July 2020
July 31, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on COVID-19 resources -Update July 2020
Several new links have been added to the many already in this article, links that date back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions, or require further assistance, please send us an email or phone.
JobKeeper Phase 2
July 30, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on JobKeeper Phase 2
The Government has decided to extend a lower JobKeeper for a further six months (13 fortnights) from 28 September this year, with eligibility based on actual rather than projected turnover declines.
Important Single Touch Payroll Update
July 29, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on Important Single Touch Payroll UpdateSingle Touch Payroll (STP) and Annual PAYG Payment Summaries – a reminder to both employers and employees.
‘But how will we pay for this?’
July 28, 2020 12:00 am Comments Off on ‘But how will we pay for this?’
It's a natural question about global policymakers' multitrillion-dollar efforts to prop up economies and markets against the monumental threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the question has understandably taken a back seat to confronting immediate health and welfare challenges.
