SMSF SECTOR
Superannuation
Both industry and retail superannuation funds are trying to emulate SMSFs by providing more choice and flexibility for their members. But as Damon Taylor writes, many cla...
Superannuation
SMSFs may be the fastest-growing segment of the superannuation industry but there are also high exit levels, according to data provided to the SPAA national conference in...
Financial planning
Fraud victims are often reluctant to report the crime, according to Australian Crime Commission director Dr David Lacey. ...
Superannuation
Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....
Accounting
Accountants and administrators may struggle to keep up with SMSF growth in 2013, leading to increased business for SMSF business process outsourcing....
Superannuation
A major industry superannuation fund is changing its legal structure to allow SMSFs to invest in its underlying investment platform....
Superannuation
This year is set to be one like no other for self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA)....
Editorial
AMP's acquisition of Cavendish Group marked the beginning of a major push into the SMSF sector, while in the same month IOOF launched its bid for Plan B....
Superannuation
Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors will now be subject to a range of standards concerning their qualifications, competency and independence under the Supera...
Superannuation
The SMSF sector is well placed to deal with the challenges of post-retirement, according to SPAA chief executive Andrea Slattery....
Superannuation
Growth in the SMSF space means mortgage brokers have an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in a complex area, according to Macquarie Adviser Services....
Superannuation
Australian SMSFs should be able to receive superannuation transfers from New Zealand, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA)....
Superannuation
SPAA urges Govt not to exclude SMSFs from proposed trans-Tasman super regime....
Superannuation
The Australian Taxation Office is the right regulatory body to oversee the SMSF sector, according to SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia chief executive Andrea S...
Financial planning
SPAA strongly rejects suggestions SMSFs should be pushed into APRA jurisdiction....
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