smsf sector

Superannuation

Calls for reform in the SMSF sector reflect an agenda by some parties that would see funds diversified to the industry or retail super sectors....

Superannuation

What's ahead for SMSFs?

The SMSF sector has cemented its place in the superannuation industry over the past few years. Damon Taylor looks at the issues facing SMSFs and the debate that will dete...

Superannuation

AIST calls for tighter controls on SMSFs

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has called for stronger regulation of advisers to SMSFs and highlighted the need for funds to be fully regulated under...

Superannuation

ATO maintaining scrutiny on SMSFs

Professionalism in the SMSF industry has improved greatly, but the ATO must remain firm with the sector, said Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo....

Superannuation

SPAA calls for Budget relief

The Government needs to support Australians who plan on funding their own retirement as a rapidly ageing population threatens to put enormous strain on public coffers, ac...

Superannuation

Still room for advisers in SMSFs

A desire for greater control over their investments is the main reason cited for establishing a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), although there is still a demand ...

Superannuation

Place SMSFs under APRA jurisdiction says AIST

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has called on the Cooper Review to embrace the not-for-profit template for default funds while pushing SMSFs into APRA...

Superannuation

ATO to monitor SMSF performance

The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, has asked the Australian Taxation Office to begin collecting data to enable the monitoring of the ...

Superannuation

Rumours of mandated minimum balances for SMSFs aired by Opposition

Shadow Superannuation Minister Chris Pearce shares a rumour of potential Government-mandated minimum balances for self-managed funds, but says such a move would represent...