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Self managed super

Having a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can give you greater control over your superannuation investments and may assist with estate planning.

Control your investment decisions

An SMSF is a trust where funds or assets are held and managed on behalf of a maximum of four individuals, to provide their future retirement benefits. The ability to manage and control your own super fund is an attractive proposition for those prepared to commit the time and accept the administration and compliance responsibilities.

Benefits from doing it yourself

The major benefit of establishing your own SMSF is getting more control and flexibility over your investments. As the trustee, you have the ability to decide your fund’s investment strategy and the type of assets held.

 

With an SMSF, you can also take advantage of investments not usually available to public super funds (subject to limitations). And, like all complying super funds, SMSFs are taxed at a concessional rate.

Insights related to your retirement

Discretionary trust tax changes: What you need to know

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Discretionary trust tax changes: What you need to know
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2026-10-29 22:00
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If you have a discretionary trust, you may have heard about the proposed changes to the taxation of trust distributions from 1 July 2028.
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Retirement Income Streams: Navigating Your Options with Confidence

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Retirement Income Streams: Navigating Your Options
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2026-09-09 01:00
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A retirement income stream is simply a way to convert your wealth - whether through superannuation or other investments - into regular payments once you stop earning a salary.
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What’s new for your super in FY26?

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What’s new for your super in FY26?
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2025-08-19 05:00
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Some important super rate and threshold changes took effect on 1 July 2025 that could impact your retirement planning. Here’s a quick overview of the key changes, along with some opportunities and traps to consider.
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