Australians not underspending their super

Australians not underspending their super

Drawdowns from super are now typically higher than the minimum amounts required, according to new research from the Super Members Council. . The research uses recent data on retiree super behaviour to dispel the persistent myth that most Australian retirees are...
ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers

ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers

How investors are being duped by unscrupulous operators . In late December the Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued a warning to investors on so-called ‘pump and dump’ operators – unscrupulous actors who start rumours about small cap securities to...
What does 2026 look like in the SMSF sector?

What does 2026 look like in the SMSF sector?

Continued growth in the sector fueled by younger trustees looking at alternative investments are on the cards according to our experts. . Peter Burgess, CEO, SMSF Association   The sector will continue to grow strongly, surpassing 700,000 funds by 31 December 2026.  ...
Three timeless investing lessons from Warren Buffett

Three timeless investing lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is stepping back, but his investment wisdom endures . For decades, Warren Buffett’s letters have been a must-read for investors worldwide.   In his latest Thanksgiving message at age 95, Buffett announced he will no longer write Berkshire Hathaway’s...
It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

With the objective of superannuation now firmly in place and a new draft of the Division 296 legislation out for consultation, it may seem there is little left to anticipate in the SMSF sector in 2026. . However, Tim Miller, head of education and technical for Smarter...
2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

AI’s rapid evolution has increased its potential to become a transformative economic force, with promising implications for productivity across industries. . Adoption is accelerating, and while today’s leaders dominate headlines, tomorrow’s winners may look very...
What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

Looking back on 2025, there were several major changes that helped to re-shape the sector . Peter Burgess, CEO, SMSF Association   Again, the decision not to proceed with the taxation of unrealised capital gains brought welcomed relief. It meant advisers could have...
Care needed with ceased legacy pensions

Care needed with ceased legacy pensions

SMSF members with legacy pensions should be aware a commuted income stream may affect their Centrelink entitlements, but also the government has employed staff who can calculate the impact, a technical specialist has said. . Heffron SMSF technical and education...