SMSFs

Superannuation

Superannuation and the growing gap between insurance policy and practice

As superannuation governance increases in complexity, finding common ground between insurance policy and practice is becoming a near-impossible dream, writes Dimitri Diam...

Superannuation

Call to tighten SMSF property rules

An accounting and advisory firm wants tighter regulation around the inclusion of residential property in SMSFs....

Superannuation

Disposing of SMSF assets to a related party

While restrictions on acquiring assets from a related party in an SMSF are generally understand, the disposal of assets to related parties often suffers from a lack of un...

Superannuation

SPAA applauds FOFA best interests amendments

SPAA welcomes Federal Government decision to amend how best interest duty works as part of FOFA reforms....

Superannuation

SMSF assets still dominated by Aussie shares

While the quantum of overseas shares held in SMSFs has been increasing, it is still miniscule as a percentage of total SMSF assets. ...

Superannuation

BGL releases admin solution

SMSF administration software provider BGL has announced the release of its long-touted SMSF administration solution, Simple Fund 360....

Accounting

Accountants should avoid going to institutions for licence

Accountants who wish to avoid product distribution pressure should not join an institutionally aligned licence if they wish to provide advice....

Superannuation

SMSFs overlooking commercial property

SMSF trustees should look to commercial property to avoid overheated residential property investment market. ...

Superannuation

Case for lowering SMSF levy

SPAA has argued the self-managed super fund levy could come down substantially after recent government measures saw the clearing of the tax amendments backlog....

Superannuation

Non-lodging SMSFs declared non-persons

The Australian Taxation Office is cracking down on non-lodging self-managed super funds, declaring them as non-persons if they do not lodge two or more returns....

Financial planning

OneVue spruiks mFund

OneVue's Connie Mckeage chips major platforms following the launch of the ASX's managed funds settlement service. ...

Superannuation

ASIC renews warning to property spruikers

ASIC warns property spruikers to steer clear of SMSFs or risk action over providing unlicensed product advice. ...

Superannuation

Two-tier approach to longevity for SMSFs

SMSF specialists outline a two-tier approach for SMSFs to address longevity. ...

Editorial

Have term deposits lost their appeal?

As we enter the post-global financial crisis era, investor confidence is returning and interest rates are staying at record lows. But has the lustre worn off term deposit...