When will an overseas pension fund not be considered a ‘foreign superannuation fund’ under Australian law? The two big issues are generally whether the overseas fund is subject to ‘a condition of release’ - to wait until pension age (like in our super regime) and whether the offshore funds are held on ‘trust’ for the investor.
Read MoreSuperannuation is the money set aside for your retirement. When you move countries, it is important to understand what happens to your superannuation. In Australia, superannuation amounts from foreign super funds may be accepted to either a complying Australian super fund or you personally – however there are traps along the
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