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...

SPAA says absence of SMSF training standards in new RG146 is surprising, given regulator’s concerns....

Warning self-managed super funds (SMSFs) that they are not entitled to compensation is too “simplistic” and needs to factor in all financial assistance available....

The workings of franking credits within a SMSF continue to cause confusion, according to SPAA's Graeme Colley....

While the SMSF advice space may have changed with the introduction of limited licensing, it is the concept of an SMSF profession that remains paramount, according to Andr...

SPAA says lower concessional contribution caps have driven investors to opt for negative gearing outside of super....

SPAA claims the level of exposure of SMSFs to residential property is being over-stated. ...

The superannuation playing field is not tilted in favour of SMSFs but they do benefit from being more nimble, according to SPAA....

On the back of comments made by ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer, SPAA has welcomed the regulator's recognition and acknowledgement of professional service providers in the ...

Industry organisations have called on the incoming Coalition Government to stand by its promise of restoring stability to the sector. ...

Concerns raised by ASIC about the aggressive marketing of geared property investments are shared by the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia, according to Jordan ...

SPAA has welcomed ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer’s acknowledgement of the important role advisers play in the SMSF sector....

Latest APRA data shows SMSF sector enjoyed more solid growth in the last financial year - a figure welcomed by the industry. ...

New research from SPAA suggests a significant gap exists with respect to accountants giving advice on SMSFs working under AFSLs ...