ASIC

The Australian Taxation Office has deferred lodgement of self-managed super fund annual returns. The ATO says returns due on 15 May and 5 June are now due on 30 June. The tax office says there is no need for a trustee of their tax agent to request a deferral. The new date applies to all…

Superannuation funds have held up well despite ongoing market volatility. Members are encouraged to hold on to their current option and avoid making “knee-jerk” reactions. Members have reaped the benefits of diversification with different portfolio options performing in line with their allocation. Research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option fell 8.9 per cent…