At last, Reinvented Super & Pension Modelling in Xtools+ has arrived!
Smarter modelling, more flexibility, and way less workarounds. Rollout was originally planned from 13 May to 3 June, however we took on your feedback about the EFY timing and delayed its release for most users until 15 July 2025. 💡 What’s New? We started with a simple goal: allow you to model a second super fund without lumping everything into one. But the more we listened, the more we realised there was a bigger opportunity. You told us you wanted to keep the tax components separate, so you could model retirement pension and estate planning strategies without workarounds. So, we’ve reinvented the way you model super accounts, contributions, cashouts, rollovers and pensions in Xtools+. User feedback has confirmed the new modelling to be a more flexible, intuitive, and powerful experience. 👉 A Quick Reminder! If you're working on an Xtools+ scenario, make sure you finish it off, merge it and lock it before 5.30pm AEST Tuesday 15 July. After upgrade, you won't be able to see any data you previously entered into the Display screens for Super or Pension accounts (unless the scenario was locked). You can copy locked scenarios, however some data won't come across to the new scenario. Don't despair . You will still be able to pick up where you left off, regardless whether you locked the scenario. The Legacy Data screen will show you the Input cells you need to reenter. ℹ️ Some Resources A quick summary from the 2025 Xplan roadmap: 19 Minute Video Introduction: Iress Learning Centre Detailed release notes: Iress Community Deep dive webinar: Iress Learning Centre EFY modelling refresher: Iress Learning Centre ⁉️ Got Questions or Feedback? Please comment in the thread below!9th Apr AMA: I'm Sarah Jacobs, Xplan optimisation expert and product manager, Ask Me Anything!
With the government proposing to replace SOAs with Client Advice Records (CARs), are your advice document processes in Xplan as efficient as they could be? For example, curious about how to optimise your advice document templates? Need help with structuring workflows for ongoing advice and reviews? Looking for advice on preparing for future legislative changes without redoing everything? Join me here on Wednesday, 9 April from 3pm to 4pm AEST. I’ve worked with hundreds of practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies in Xplan. If it’s to do with generating advice documents, there’s a good chance I can make it more efficient for you with Xplan. I’m here to help! Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at sarah.jacobs 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.
27th March AMA: I'm Lana Graham, Xtools+ expert and product manager. Ask Me Anything!
Xtools+ has helped countless advice practices work out solutions to their clients' financial problems – even for the most complex scenarios. Why not fully harness its potential and have a say in what's being developed in your favourite modelling tools? For example, curious about what we've recently released? Or what about what we're currently working on and developing? Or maybe you have feedback or questions on what we plan to roll out in 2025? Join me here on Thursday 27 March from 3pm to 4pm. Having worked with hundreds of advice practices, I know the ins and outs of your favourite modelling tool and what you need out of it, so I'm here to help. Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at lana.graham 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.Super and Pension renovations in Xtools+ are complete. Do you want to move in?
Smarter modelling, more flexibility, and way less workarounds - You could be using it as early as 13 May 2025 We've transformed the way you model super and pensions in Xtools+, and it's all based on the feedback you shared with us. 💡 What’s New? We started with a simple goal: allow you to model a second super fund without lumping everything into one. But the more we listened, the more we realised there was a bigger opportunity. You told us you wanted to keep the tax components separate, so you could model retirement pension and estate planning strategies without workarounds. So, we’ve reinvented the way you model super accounts, contributions, cashouts, rollovers and pensions in Xtools+. User feedback has confirmed the new modelling to be a more flexible, intuitive, and powerful experience. 👉 Let us help you move in We’re excited for you to leverage the new features ASAP, which is why we’re opening it up from 13 May 2025. Otherwise, you could wait for the final release on 3 June 2025. However, we understand you might need a little help easing in, so we’ve recorded an introductory video. Watch the video I recommend you think about watching the video NOW. Set aside 19 minutes, or you could try 10 minutes at double speed! To view it, click this link to go to the Iress Learning Centre. Register for early opt-in If you like what you see in the video, please consider (or ask your site administrator) to register for early opt-in. You can find more details in this community article: Xtools+ CALM: Our Super and Pension Renovations are complete. Its time to move in! Deep-dive webinar We will be running a deep dive 1-hour Xtools+ Reinvented Super & Pension Modelling webinar on May 27. We will include some case studies, and I will be available to answer questions during the session. Please register at the Iress Learning Centre. Got questions or feedback? Please take a look at the video and article - if you still have questions or feedback, you could lodge an item on Xtools Connect (check out XTOOLS Connect - a new way to collaborate with the Xtools team!) Otherwise, feel free to comment in the thread below.
