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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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Financial planning

Countplus has finalised the acquisition of a $3 million property and accounting group as well as a regional NSW accounting practice....

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Superannuation

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees is advocating the appointment of more women to superannuation fund boards....

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Superannuation

Aaron Dunn provides five SMSF suggestions that could be used to attract new business in 2012....

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Financial planning

The Institute of Public Accountants wants a post-FOFA regime allowing accountants to provide general financial advice, including around SMSF establishment....

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Superannuation

Investment returns aside, flexibility remains one of the greatest attractions of SMSFs, according to Plaza Financial principal Peter Hogan....

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Superannuation

A recent Multiport survey found SMSFs have significantly increased their cash holdings and are continuing to reduce their exposure to Australian shares....

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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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