Accounting industry bodies aren't concerned about losing their SMSF advice exemption as long as new regulations are both flexible and in the best interests of clients....
Accountants will no longer be able to provide advice on the establishment or closure of SMSFs without holding an Australian Financial Services Licence if reforms announce...
Andrew Biviano explains the benefits of selecting TPD insurance through superannuation and outlines the different options available to clients looking for cover....
The National Institute of Accountants has accused the ATO and major superannuation funds of contributing to negativity around SMSFs....
ING argues that the regulations around SMSFs need to be tightened but not so much as to preclude entry to the sector....
The SPAA has urged industry and the Government to work together to remove harsh penalties for super fund investors who mistakenly make excess super contributions....
ASFA backs stronger test of independence and training for SMSF auditors....
Fiducian's new self-managed super fund (SMSF) service has become the core of its administration platform....
A tougher approach by the ATO to excess contributions has prompted SPAA to call for transitional relief....
The ATO has flagged a new service for SMSF professionals. At the same time, it has warned about continuing breaches regarding loans to members....
MLC has called for an extension of the powers of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal to handle SMSFs, while supporting the continuation of planner remuneration for the...
Sarina Raffo takes a look at the recent trend towards insurance in superannuation and explains how changes to concessional contribution limits have affected client behavi...
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...