SELF-MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUNDS

Superannuation

SMSFs have recorded a "minor win" following the ATO's announcement on trustees that breach minimum pension standards, says Nexia Australia....

Accounting

Over one-third of accountants who specialise in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) say they will move into the limited licensing regime as soon as it begins on 1 J...

Superannuation

APRA has signalled it regards lending to SMSFs by banks as potentially riskier than other forms of lending....

Superannuation

APRA has sought to influence the debate around lending within SMSFs via its regulation of lending institutions....

Superannuation

SPAA says recent data released by the ATO undermines claims of mis-selling with respect to SMSFs....

Superannuation

Institute of Chartered Accountants urges industry to make clear to Government the implications of proposed related-party legislation....

Accounting

Superannuation body warns of implications flowing from accountants, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and lawyers around SMSFs and property....

Financial planning

Melbourne-based accountancy firm Matthews Steer Chartered Accountants has announced the creation of a new wealth management division....

Superannuation

Auditors of SMSFs have been given regulatory guidance on how to register with ASIC ahead of the 31 January start date of a Stronger Super registration scheme....

Editorial

Mike Taylor writes that legally enshrining the term ‘financial planner/adviser’ is a necessary step towards creating a barrier to an industry being tarnished by spivs and...

Superannuation

The Government has specifically referenced SMSFs in detailing new legislation aimed at increasing the penalties around early release superannuation schemes....

Accounting

Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has released draft regulations outlining a limited licence for accountants, replacing the accountants' exemption replacement regu...

Editorial

How can you tell that SMSFs are the 'hot ticket' with respect to financial services revenue generation? When virtually all sectors of the industry are competing for terri...

Financial planning

Some investors want to "dip their toes" into the investment world by comparing their asset allocation and performance with those of their peers....

Superannuation

Accounting and wealth advisory group Chan and Naylor has called for what it describes as "overlooked guidelines" to be issued with respect to SMSFs. ...

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