SMSF
Superannuation
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...
Superannuation
SPAA says absence of SMSF training standards in new RG146 is surprising, given regulator’s concerns....
Superannuation
SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery has shut down the notion that SMSF trustees should have a competency test, deeming it elitist....
Superannuation
The two major industry super fund lobby groups have issued warnings on the costs of establishing an SMSF....
Superannuation
Changing the trustee of a SMSF is critically important. SMSF deeds differ significantly in how a change of trustee is to be implemented, write Jared Lynch and Bryce Figot...
Superannuation
Two bodies representing industry super funds have called for improvement in the quality of advice provided to clients, questioning some of the drivers behind the growth o...
Superannuation
New research by CMC Markets confirms SMSF trustees have a preference for bluechip shares. ...
Superannuation
ASIC wants people to be better informed about the implications of establishing an SMSF before it occurs. ...
Superannuation
ASIC wants investors to be better informed before establishing SMSFs but denies it will pursue prescriptive new disclosure requirements....
Superannuation
There is clearly regulatory concern about the activities of property spruikers as they seek to target SMSFs and, as Mike Taylor writes, a clear message needs to be sent. ...
Superannuation
Peter Hogan explains some of the issues and obstacles that may be faced when attempting to create reserves in an accumulation-style SMSF. ...
People & Products
AMP Capital has reaffirmed its commitment to the SMSF market by appointing a former NAB executive to the newly created role of head of SMSF....
Superannuation
Trends towards younger SMSF trustees are part and parcel of increased superannuation engagement, according to the director of financial planning for Chan & Naylor, David ...
Financial planning
Online lender loans.com.au has launched a low-cost SMSF home loan amid claims that SMSF trusts have been paying exorbitant rates for residential property loans. ...
Superannuation
Are SMSFs contributing to a property bubble and gaining an unfair advantage in the process? Peter Kelly begs to differ....
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