SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUNDS
Superannuation
Recent questions around superannuation funds' exposure to equities have promoted the benefits of self-managed super funds in delivering flexibility, according to the SMSF...
Superannuation
Recent debate around asset allocation in super and funds' exposure to equities has promoted the flexibility of self-managed super funds, according to the SMSF Professiona...
Superannuation
The average annual operating expenses of running a self-managed super fund (SMSF) continues to trend down, but small funds are still incredibly costly, according to recen...
Superannuation
The ATO's view on SMSF property development leaves room for members to be caught out by the sole purpose test, said Peter Hogan MLC Technical....
Financial planning
The AIOFP has selected the OneVue platform as a new private label solution to partner with its privately owned Personal Choice Management platform....
Financial planning
Countplus has finalised the acquisition of a $3 million property and accounting group as well as a regional NSW accounting practice....
Superannuation
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees is advocating the appointment of more women to superannuation fund boards....
Superannuation
Aaron Dunn provides five SMSF suggestions that could be used to attract new business in 2012....
Financial planning
The Institute of Public Accountants wants a post-FOFA regime allowing accountants to provide general financial advice, including around SMSF establishment....
Superannuation
Investment returns aside, flexibility remains one of the greatest attractions of SMSFs, according to Plaza Financial principal Peter Hogan....
Superannuation
A recent Multiport survey found SMSFs have significantly increased their cash holdings and are continuing to reduce their exposure to Australian shares....
Financial planning
The SMSF sector continues to grow, with more funds and members at the end of 2011 than ever before, according to new ATO figures....
Financial planning
The SMSF sector continues to grow, with more funds and members at the end of 2011 than ever before, according to new ATO figures....
Financial planning
Financial Services Partners (FSP) has launched a series of enhancements to its XPLan product which it says are aimed at helping financial advisers deliver more comprehens...
Financial planning
A proposal to introduce a registration requirement for accountants who audit SMSFs could reduce not just the number of auditors performing a small number of audits each y...
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