Guardians of New Zealand's multi-billion dollar Superannuation Fund say they're "comfortable" about the appointment of a rural investment manager with close links to a professional dairying manager facing animal welfare charges. Ross Cottier, a director
has been issued. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a final determination on the cashing of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF)member benefits. As per the determination, SMSFD 2011/1, a benefit from an SMSF will be deemed to be cashed at
The Towers Watson Global Pension Assets Survey 2011 has found that Australian superannuation fund (pension) assets are estimated to have reached almost US$1.3 trillion. This puts Australia in fourth spot overall, behind the USA (first), Japan (second)
a terminal illness. Can I access my super benefits? I'm sorry to read about your illness. The superannuation rules covering early access to super benefits do recognise
new pension rules and in particular how they will effect out medical profession clients in respect of their superannuation contributions. I will admit that I know very little about doctors or the accounting or tax treatment of their income, this will
The ATO is focusing on employers who do not make superannuation contributions for eligible employees. Three industries at high risk are: ¦Accommodation (housekeepers, receptionists and hotel staff); ¦Accounting; and ¦Computer system design. Employers'
Labor has challenged unions to push for higher superannuation in a bid to create more momentum behind the issue. The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, told Australian Workers Union delegates that the union movement needed
Labor has challenged unions to push for higher superannuation in a bid to create more momentum behind the issue. The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, told Australian Workers Union delegates that the union movement needed
own Treasury Secretary Ken Henry in his report on retirement incomes: "The retirement income report recommended that the superannuation guarantee rate remain at 9 per cent… Although employers are required to make superannuation guarantee contributions,
Madras High Court was on Tuesday accorded a farewell by the Bench and the Bar on his attaining superannuation. Chief Justice M.Y. Eqbal and other Judges were among those present. Advocate-General P.S. Raman read out the farewell address. With Mr. Justice