Superannuation funds will soon have to provide consumers with greater transparency around investment risk with the introduction of a new industry guideline....
Super funds providing scaled advice to their members may soon be required to play by the same rules as the rest of the financial planning sector, as the corporate regulat...
The ATO has been urged to rethink its draft ruling on the taxation of pensions after death amid concerns it is being unfair and acting against the spirit of the tax laws....
A specialist SMSF company in which Count Financial is a key investor has entered into a strategic partnership with CCH....
It is better to have a corporate trustee for a self-managed super fund (SMSF) than an individual, according to Clime Super general manager Darren Katz....
Cavendish Superannuation has pointed to the ATO's reaffirmation of the death benefit interpretation....
A certificate of advice from a financial adviser or accountant has been identified as a potential major sticking point for clients looking to borrow to invest in a proper...
AIA Australia has come to market with an insurance package tailored to SMSFs....
Chant West points to the strong Australian dollar cutting returns by as much as 3 per cent....
Some SMSFs will not need to comply with the new rules regarding collectables and personal-use assets until 1 July, 2016. However, many will need to consider what action t...
Real estate agents providing advice regarding borrowing within SMSFs to purchase property are on dangerous ground....
ASFA has moved to extend its education services to SMSF trustees....
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...