14 May Building a more secure and resilient Australia
In this Budget, the Government is taking decisive action to build our economic resilience to deal with future shocks.
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General Insights
13 May Federal Budget 2021 – Overview
The following links to the ABC where a brief overview of the Winners and Losers from this year's Federal Budget.
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06 May Hume praises ‘overwhelming success’ of early access to super scheme
The Minister for Superannuation has praised the success of the early access to superannuation scheme after it was revealed the majority of Australians used the money to pay their bills. A survey released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that the majority of money withdrawn...
05 May Why your super fund must diversify from climate change risks
Superannuation funds are being warned that they are legally required to understand and manage the financial risk posed by climate change, two industry experts have revealed. In the latest update by SC Noel Hutley and commercial barrister James Mack, the lawyers have advised members that superannuation...
04 May Government announces overhaul of super performance test
The government has announced an overhaul of the superannuation performance test to capture admin fees and to provide certainty to funds looking to invest in domestic infrastructure and unlisted property. Fund administration fees will now be included in the government’s underperformance test for superannuation funds, which...
30 Apr Super funds set sights on double-digit returns
Superannuation funds have continued their “astonishing” COVID bounceback and are now likely to finish the 2021 financial year with double-digit growth, an industry expert has revealed. Stats released by Chant West showed that median growth funds, with between 61 to 80 per cent in growth assets,...
29 Apr How to rebuild your super balance post-pandemic
Australians who accessed their superannuation early are being urged to kickstart rebuilding their balances as the economy recovers from its first recession in three decades. Research released by Colonial First State showed that a majority of Australians who withdrew their super through the early release scheme...
27 Apr Relationship break-up entitlements when you’re in a de facto
If you're wondering who'll get the home you're currently living in, the car, or boat if you have one, we answer some of the commonly asked questions, so you're across your rights and responsibilities. If you’ve recently split from your partner or are simply wondering what...
25 Apr Why Pilates may be the perfect option for working professionals
According to two Pilates instructors, “you don’t have to do crazy s**t to look and feel good”. For those in professional services, this could just be the attitude needed to strike the right work-life balance. Peaches Pilates co-owner Tori Clapham isn’t a fan of fads that...
24 Apr Small Lifestyle Changes For A Healthier Life
The older we get, the more care we need to be taking of ourselves and given the health crisis year we’ve had in 2020, people are looking at ways to better their lifestyle in general. Changing bad habits is a great place to start, and...
