Max Newnham
Beware of index share funds posturing as active managers
Max Newnham The recent increase in the price of an ASX share highlights how excess fees are being charged.
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Rollover changes delayed for self-managed super funds
Max Newnham The new electronic processing system for super transfers will now be introduced in stages.
Comment
Shorten separates the good from the bad in super reforms
Max Newnham The battle lines have been drawn when it comes to superannuation as an election issue.
Superannuation
Simpler super comes at a short-term cost for some members
Max Newnham The recent announcement by the Gillard government detailing changes to superannuation are one of many made since Labor came to power in 2007.
Simpler super comes at a short-term cost for some members
Max Newnham The recent announcement by the Gillard government detailing changes to superannuation are one of many made since Labor came to power in 2007.
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Increase in super contributions a tax on business
Max Newnham The government has been criticised for producing misleading super-improvement advertising.
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Regulator fires warning over property advice for SMSFs
Max Newnham The ASIC released a report from a self-managed super fund taskforce it set up to look at risks in the sector.
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Super plan fair and reasonable, but probably won't become law
Max Newnham The collective sigh of relief last Friday, from anyone with an interest in superannuation, was deafening.
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Any retrospective super changes a backwards step
Max Newnham Speculation is rife that the wealthy will have to pay a higher tax rate on income earned from super accounts.
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Labor ploy just a super sneaky way of balancing the budget
Max Newnham Elections are all about spin, and Labor is particularly good at it while raiding the super piggy bank.
PLANNING
Cutting through the confusion about super
Max Newnham Keeping an eye on what fees you are paying will help you get the most out of your retirement money.
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Residents could be in a bind with aged-care reform bills
Max Newnham Last week five aged-care reform bills were introduced into Federal Parliament.
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ASIC lays down the law, but changes too late for some clients
Max Newnham The introduction of the changes in the Future of Financial Advice legislation is another step closer with the release last week of a regulatory guide by the Australian Securities and Investments...
BUSINESS MAXIMS
What would voluntary bankruptcy mean for us?
Max Newnham There are many attributes a person needs to own and run a small business. One of them is an almost overpowering desire to own and run a business.
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Research shows folly of view that tax on super is too low
Max Newnham Whenever decisions are made based on half-truths and political spin, mistakes will be made.
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Super tinkering bodes ill for those building nest egg
Max Newnham As usual in times of budget deficits, this year is shaping up to be horrible for superannuation.
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Winding up an SMSF a case of getting steps in right order
Max Newnham Like most things, SMSFs are not meant to last forever. At some point they will need to be wound up.
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ASIC's guiding lights tackle superannuation's dark side
Max Newnham Commission informs large super funds of their advertising disclosure obligations.
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Not just PR, ATO announces site for super funds retrieval
Max Newnham The Australian Taxation Office this week issued an information sheet about recent and future changes to superannuation.
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Members have their say on self-managed super funds
Max Newnham Research into self-managed super funds gives an insight into the attitudes of members.
