State Super Financial Services (SSFS) has announced the expansion of its telephone-based advice service to members in WA and the ACT....
ANZ has traded SMSF accounting business Super Concepts to part-AMP-owned Super IQ as it redirects into the digital SMSF space....
Industry funds may struggle to outperform retail competitors in the future, with the ongoing effect of regulatory changes gradually breaking down their stranglehold on ma...
Negative gearing, capital gains and franking credits are off limits in government discussions, according to senior super industry figure....
ASIC should be capable of dealing with illegal early release superannuation issues, particularly where SMSFs are concerned, according to ASFA. ...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants has given qualified support to moves by the ATO to implement so-called 'push' or 'pre-filled' tax returns for people with relativel...
The Financial Services Council has applauded the Government for confirming its commitment to increase the Superannuation Guarantee Charge to 12 per cent as part of its re...
SPAA has welcomed the high priority accorded to superannuation with the announcement of Labor's shadow ministry. ...
ASFA calls for the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal to be removed from ASIC oversight....
A choice of licensing options now faces accountants who want to handle SMSF business, so it’s important for them and advisers that they make the appropriate choice, write...
The Federal Government has released draft legislation for the repeal of MRRT, confirming its commitment to increasing the superannuation guarantee from 9 to 12 per cent b...
Peter Hogan explains some of the issues and obstacles that may be faced when attempting to create reserves in an accumulation-style SMSF. ...
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...