SELF-MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUNDS
Superannuation
Concerns around low balance SMSFs overlook the long-term nature for which the funds have been created. ...
Superannuation
ASFA calls for sole purpose test to be strictly applied to SMSFs in light of property spruikers. ...
Superannuation
Administration technology is helping drive down costs and forcing consolidation in the SMSF sector....
Life/Risk
Confusion or ambivalence about life insurance could be putting the industry at risk, a survey suggests. ...
Superannuation
Super funds which lose members to SMSFs are unlikely to see them come back....
Policy & Regulation
ATO’s approach to the segregation of pension assets aimed at SMSFs, despite implications for large APRA-regulated funds....
Superannuation
A new analysis suggests recent legislative change will increase the scope for financial planners to work with accountants in the SMSF advice space. ...
Funds management
ETFs have hit record highs on inflows as advisers make them a central part of portfolio plays....
Financial planning
Count Financial’s David Lane expresses concern at the undisclosed nature of payments used to lure planners....
Superannuation
While costs may still be a barrier, recent research reveals why more accountants are using platforms within SMSFs. ...
Accounting
Accountants like platforms for ease of use but remain cautious based on their underlying cost....
Superannuation
ASIC’s Medcraft claims SMSFs are particularly at risk with respect to hybrid securities....
Financial planning
ASIC will continue its crackdown on the mis-selling of hybrid securities. ...
Superannuation
Super funds told to do their homework on countering member loss to member direct investments such as SMSFs. ...
Superannuation
The growth of the self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) sector could be damaged by the failure of fund members to properly manage the funds and their holdings, accordi...
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