ATO is worried that SMSFs do not fully understand their obligations under the law when investing in property - or are taking advantage of the system....

In a particularly volatile market, only five alternative funds managed to produce a positive return in the past two years, according to Morningstar's latest sector wrap-u...

ASFA expresses concern to APRA that the Government's legislative approach to MySuper fails to recognise objectives of the Cooper Review....

The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has indicated the APES 230 standards will not force planners to move clients out of insurance contracts th...

Many financial services workers believe gender discrimination still exists in financial services, with less pay and opportunities for women....

ASIC has signalled an 18-month phase-in for new rules around high frequency trading and dark pools....

Naked Mortgages chief executive Matt Graham says his new online broking service has seen interest from not only experienced property investors but also first-home buyers....

The application of the excess contributions tax (ECT) regime continues to cause problems for taxpayers. This article looks at various strategies open to a person who is ...

A global investor study by the State Street Centre for Applied Research has found that a significant number of Australian investors harbour serious concerns over upcoming...

The growth in SMSF establishments is raising questions around the traditional role of discretionary family trusts, according to Peter Townsend, managing director of Towns...