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The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) has warned that both the ATO and Government seem determined to end dividend washing....

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Ageing SMSF trustees urged to get their succession plans in place. ...

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The rate of growth for SMSFs in Australia has tapered slightly, but they now number over half a million, according to the latest data released by APRA. ...

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The Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association has renamed itself the Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association in a move it claims better reflect...

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Challenger has taken a further step into the SMSF sector via an agreement to acquire Bendzulla Actuarial. ...

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Australians aged over 55 have refocused on their retirement, according to specialist SMSF advisory firm Crowe Horwath. ...

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ASIC's goal to improve the standard of advice given to prospective SMSF trustees has been welcomed by SPAA. ...

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ICAA's Liz Westover argues that a broad assessment of super and retirement incomes system is needed before lifting the pension age. ...

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The SMSF sector showed solid asset growth in the three months to 30 September 2013, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia. ...

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While there are more than 2,000 companies listed on the ASX, the vast majority of SMSF investments are in a handful of stocks, according to Amanda Skelly, head of SPDR ET...

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SPAA warns that requiring financial planners to provide warnings on SMSF compensation is too simplistic. ...

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The notion that self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees should have a 'competency test' as suggested by visiting European financial literacy specialist Robert Holzmann ha...

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SMSF administration platform Class Super has become the first 'SuperStream-ready' SMSF solution, according to its owner Super IP and financial services technology provide...

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The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has cautioned against lifting the Age Pension age to tackle the costs of Australia's ageing population. ...

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The two major industry super fund lobby groups have issued warnings on the costs of establishing an SMSF....

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