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
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
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
Professionalism in the SMSF industry has improved greatly, but the ATO must remain firm with the sector, said Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo....
Superannuation
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
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
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
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
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...
Superannuation
SPAA warns trustees to seek advice....
Superannuation
The SMSF sector needs leadership, according to Perpetual and SmartSuper....
Superannuation
AIST calls for more performance data on SMSFs in the wake of increased gearing....
Superannuation
Education of SMSF trustees warranted, but compulsory standards undesirable....
Financial planning
Accountants claim they are being misrepresented on SMSF establishment....
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