FirstTech Podcast

By Craig Day

A podcast series for financial advisers looking at the latest technical issues and advice strategies that may impact investors and super fund members. Join Craig Day and members of the Colonial First ... more

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The podcast currently has 172 episodes available.

FirstTech Podcast episodes:

September 03, 2025 Question of the month: The Ins & Outs of Downsizer Contributions for Couples
Craig Day, Alex Denham and Richard Chen answer our question of the month, which discusses a situation where a couple get together later in life and both own their own home. Who can make a downsizer contribution and in respect of which home?
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9min
September 03, 2025 Death Benefit Pensions: The 5 Most Asked Questions
When a client passes away an option for their spouse is to take their death benefit in the form of an income stream, such as an account based pension. However, these death benefit pensions have a number of rules and issues associated with them that can unexpectedly catch advisers out from time to time.
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29min
September 03, 2025 Latest News - August 2025
Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce, Kim Guest and Peter Wheatland discuss the latest technical news including the increase to deeming rates, economic roundtable, consultation on retirement income streams and ATO warnings on accessing super on compassionate grounds.

For more information, see Latest News on the FirstTech site
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28min
August 01, 2025 Question of the month: Company directors and the retirement condition of release
Craig Day and Kim Guest discuss whether a company director can meet the retirement condition of release by terminating their position as a director of a private company.
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18min
August 01, 2025 Important tax return issues relating to financial planning strategies
Craig Day and Linda Bruce explore key components of individual tax returns that must be accurately completed to ensure the effective implementation of financial planning strategies recommended by advisers.
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26min
August 01, 2025 Latest News - July 2025
Craig Day, Richard Chen and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news including recent Bills introduced to the new Parliament, proposed changes to Total Super Balance from 1 July 2025, waiving social security debts relating to commuting legacy pension and much more...
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20min
June 30, 2025 Question of the month: Timing & Varying Notices of Intent to Claim Super Deductions
Craig Day, Sina Heng and Linda Bruce discuss the ins and outs of varying notices of intent to claim a super deduction.

In this podcast they cover increasing and decreasing the amount claimed as a deduction, as well as timing issues that can cause things to go wrong.

For more information: FirstTech Did You Know Can you increase the amount claimed in a notice of intent?
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19min
June 30, 2025 Division 296 - Super Tax Strategies & Withdrawal Timing
Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss the proposed Division 296 tax.

FirstTech have received many questions regarding clients who have decided they want to withdraw funds from super to avoid the tax, but are unsure of the best time to make the withdrawal to reduce possible capital gains tax liabilities.

For more information: FirstTech article The proposed Division 296 tax - how the new tax is likely to work
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16min
June 30, 2025 Latest News - June 2025
Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Richard Chen and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news including Transfer Balance Cap indexation displaying on myGov, deferral of aged care changes to 1 November, 20% reduction in student HELP debts, scams targeting Centrelink recipients and super members, and how to order FirstTech Guides for 2025/26.

For more information, see Latest News on the FirstTech site.
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24min
May 31, 2025 Contribution splitting - Frequently asked questions
Craig Day and Linda Bruce unpack the top 6 questions advisers commonly ask about the popular strategy of splitting concessional super contributions
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25min

FAQs about FirstTech Podcast:

How many episodes does FirstTech Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 172 episodes available.

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