Geared unit trusts were once the preferred tool for indirect super fund borrowings. Amendments to the in-house asset rules from 11 August 1999 brought an end to this practice, but pre-August 1999 structures received grandfathering protection via transitional rules and are considered by many to be like gold. But these transitional rules end on 30 June 2009. This paper addresses the consequences for super funds, including what:
- happens to existing pre-August 1999 unit trusts after 30 June 2009?
- action do you need to take?