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What happens to your superannuation when you die?

Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund. When you die, it does not automatically form part of your estate but instead, is paid to your eligible beneficiaries by the fund trustee..

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Unwinding COVID-19 Relief Payments

A State-by-State breakdown of how COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets.

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Protect your estate from these mistakes

It’s a sad but unavoidable fact: one day we are all going to die. You will most likely have clear ideas about how you would like your hard-earned wealth – your ‘estate’ – to be divided amongst your loved ones or other beneficiaries. However, estate..

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Divorce, Superannuation and the Gender Divide

New legislation will help prevent superannuation assets from being hidden during divorce proceedings.

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Staff members and vaccinations: The challenges for business

Australia is currently on track to fully vaccinate the eligible population of 20.62 million adults in December 2021.

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How increasing inflation is eroding the value of your cash

In December 2020, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor, Philip Lowe, issued a statement that the official cash rate is likely to remain at 0.1% until 2024, the lowest cash rate in Australian history. With a cash rate of almost zero for the next..

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Cryptocurrency trading is subject to tax: New ATO data-matching program

The ATO has recently issued a reminder that capital gains tax does apply to crypto-asset gains or losses.

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Active Portfolio Management is Transforming Risk Management

Today's unprecedented market conditions have heightened investor uncertainty. Newspapers are reporting on fears of rising inflation, following a downward trend over the last three decades. Furthermore, central banks suggest that record-low interest..

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Lockdown support: Update

The support available to individuals and business has been constantly evolving and changing. Here’s a summary of where support stands around the country.

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Victorian Business and Individual Lockdown support

Support is available for businesses and individuals if you are impacted by the Victorian lockdowns.

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