super


You’ll have an extra step to take if you have new employees who start from 1 November 2021 and they don’t choose a super fund. Katie, Account Manager at 542 Partners, takes you through the changes you need to know.... Read more

An increase to the superannuation guarantee (SG) is set to go ahead from 1 July which will see the base rate rise from 9.5 per cent to 10 per cent. Kurtis from 542 Partners breaks down what Employers should consider... Read more

There is no doubt you have heard a lot about the recent super reforms. With so much being said, we’ve distilled our top strategies to help you stay compliant and take advantage of the new rules. Make voluntary personal... Read more

As we hurtle towards the end of the financial year, we are also fast approaching the 30 June 2016 deadline for SuperStream. If you’re a 542 client, you needn’t worry – you’re more than likely already using Xero’s... Read more

Super and more specifically Self Managed Super Funds are complicated and always changing. At the moment we’re hearing a lot of industry chatter around leveraging super savings to invest or buy property. SMSF borrowing arrangements and investment rules and regulations... Read more

If you’re a business owner, planning for retirement can fall down the list of priorities. With an ageing population and mounting costs of living, ‘super’ is an important consideration for all Australians, but even more so if you’re a business... Read more
Self managed superannuation funds or SMSFs are growing in popularity. Some figures have suggested that 31% of Australian retirement savings are held through self managed superannuation funds, out performing industry and/or retail funds. Why self-managed super? There are three main... Read more