2025 is set to be a pivotal year for superannuation. Get the insights you need to navigate shifting legislation, optimise retirement strategies, and ensure compliance. Staying ahead of these changes is crucial for accountants advising clients.
The superannuation sector is celebrating strong 2024 returns, with balanced funds achieving a median return of 11.5%, and TAG Financial Services outperforming with over 13% in its balanced portfolios. In this article, TAG Director Michelle Griffiths emphasises the importance of holistic financial strategies, offering tailored solutions for clarity, security, and long-term confidence beyond mere investment returns.
2025 is a year of new beginnings and exciting possibilities. Managing Director of TAG Financial Services, Mark Templeton, looks back on the previous year, as well as reflecting on TAG’s growth, and looking ahead to our plans for 2025.
As another year draws to a close and we wind down into a well-deserved holiday period, we have been reflecting on the superannuation year that was – there were certainly a few big-ticket items causing quite the stir.
Earlier this week, new regulations introduced a five-year amnesty for commuting complying pensions, offering greater flexibility and planning opportunities for members and trustees.
Our goal at TAG Financial Services is to always to keep you informed and empowered, offering the latest financial tips, strategies, and updates to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence. Here are our top five standout blogs of 2024.
More Australians are turning to property investment, new analysis has revealed. CoreLogic’s head of research, Eliza Owen, found that the number of investors entering the market was exceeding the number exiting, by comparing home loans data with listings data.
As the global economy continues to navigate a complex web of challenges and opportunities, emerging markets remain at the forefront of economic transformation. In this quarterly review, we analyse the key events and trends that shaped the past three months – from shifting policy landscapes to market performance highlights.
The Victorian Government announced changes to probate fees that came into effect on 18 November 2024.
The re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. President last week has notable implications for the Australian economy, primarily due to his policies on trade, tax cuts, deregulation, immigration, and climate change. Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, AMP Investments, issued an analysis on the topic.
Last week, the Victorian Government announced changes to probate fees that will take effect from 18 November 2024.
The May 21-22 Federal Budget proposed an exit strategy for retirees with outdated pension products like lifetime complying, market-linked, and life expectancy pensions. However, since then, progress has stalled, leaving retirees unable to manage these inflexible plans.