Cash includes money in bank accounts, as well as investments in bank bills and similar securities and some short term (up to 12 months) term
deposits. Fixed interest investments include term deposits, debentures, mortgages, and government and corporate bonds. You
can invest in property directly or indirectly.
A share represents part ownership of a company. Shares are generally bought and sold on a stock exchange.
Information in this document is based on current regulatory requirements and laws, as at 1 July 2020, which may be subject to change.
A testamentary trust is commonly used by estate planning lawyers to protect the assets and inheritance of the testator’s benefciaries from creditors, family law actions and providing flexibility in relation to the distribution of the estate.
There are limits on how much you can pay into your super fund each financial year without having to pay extra tax. These limits are called ‘contribution caps’.
