Damon Taylor

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3 December 2014

SPAA’s Graeme Colley claims ATO data does not support suggestions young people are rushing to set up SMSFs....

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16 July 2013

Industry super funds appear to be making desperate attempts to retain those members most likely to break away and set up a self-managed super fund, as Damon Taylor report...

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23 September 2012

The decision of most investors to hoard cash for the past few years was no surprise, but as Damon Taylor reports, the SMSF investment story might be starting to change....

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19 June 2012

Industry experts believe proposed legislation and a new licensing regime will give way to like-for-like cost comparisons between SMSFs, industry and retail superannuation...

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7 May 2012

Self-managed superannuation was the clear winner of 2011, with healthy sector growth and satisfactory investment returns. However, as 2012 kicks off, SMSFs must turn thei...

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12 December 2011

Though retirement savings' adequacy has been tipped as the superannuation industry's next area of legislative focus, SMSFs already have their house in order, according to...

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12 December 2011

While an increasing number of dominant SMSF trustees has been raised as an issue of concern by some members of the wider industry, Peter Hogan, Principal of Plaza Financi...

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5 December 2011

The Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) says it is pleased with the Government's recent decision to continue drawdown relief for self-funded retire...

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5 December 2011

RaboDirect points to greater control via its new product offering - Online SMSF....

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28 November 2011

SMSFs need to start focusing on the challenges of post-retirement, according to David Lees, general manager - superannuation and investments for the BT Financial Group....

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