Advisers expect the switch from commission-based selling to fee-for-service will boost their use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the next 12 months, according to new...

More details have been announced about the development of a new end-to-end service for the SMSF sector from superannuation software and compliance provider BGL Corporate ...

ATO offers series of free seminars for people running SMSFs....

Elixir Consulting has seen such an increase in demand over the last year that it has expanded with the introduction of three new consultants....

Boutique fund manager Instreet has introduced a new commodities-based financial product with the potential to perform well in all market conditions....

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...

ING argues that the regulations around SMSFs need to be tightened but not so much as to preclude entry to the sector....

ASIC has taken action against the unlicensed operators of 14 unregistered offshore managed investment funds who allegedly targeted Australian investors and self managed s...

ASFA backs stronger test of independence and training for SMSF auditors....

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...

Tax Institute warns against imposing penalties on SMSFs that are so high they wipe out balances....

Dixon Advisory is arguing against the imposition of mandatory minimum SMSF balances on the basis that it would amount to excluding one part of the population....