Frydenberg flags super freeze
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has weighed in on the superannuation debate in the clearest sign yet that the government may be considering a freeze to the legislated increase.
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The risks in hunting for higher returns
How much investment risk are you willing to take? Find out why it's a question all investors should be considering right now.
What exactly is inflation?
Why is the RBA so keen to see it return? And more importantly, what does this all mean for investors?
Why benchmarking will be good for super funds
Your Future Your Super reforms have recently resulted in strong public debate. Here's why the proposed introduction of benchmarks for super funds may help further strengthen Australia's superannuation system.
Cost of retirement up in December quarter
The cost of retirement for Australians has gone up, with the increases in health insurance and domestic holiday prices, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia’s (ASFA) latest figures.
Navigating the post-pandemic challenges and pathways of super for young women
The knock-on effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the superannuation system present an ideal opportunity for young women to begin to better engage with the sector, according to ATO assistant commissioner Sonia Corsini.
ATO’s good-faith approach to crypto won’t last much longer
The ATO has maintained its good-faith approach to the accounting of cryptocurrencies, though it isn’t expected to last much longer, says a national tax and accounting network.
The real value of advice
The right words of advice - whether it be from friends or family, business mentor, sports coach - can have lasting impact on the way we lead our lives, manage our businesses. The same holds true for financial advice.
Taking a deeper dive into indexation of the transfer balance cap
With the recent indexation of the general transfer balance cap causing discussion around its complexities, technical experts take a deeper look into what will happen on 1 July.
