SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUNDS

Superannuation

Though self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have continued to enjoy solid growth in 2011, estate planning is an area in need of increased focus, according to Peter Hogan, Pri...

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Superannuation

Financial advisers should utilise a recent ATO ruling as an opportunity to review SMSF succession plans....

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Superannuation

Investing is often described as part science and part art, according to Robin Bowerman....

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Superannuation

Dominant trustees can create issues for SMSFs unless appropriate strategies are put in place....

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Superannuation

Self-managed super funds have increased their cash and fixed interest holdings and significantly reduced their Australian share exposure, according to a Multiport survey....

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Superannuation

As a result of the Cooper Review, rule changes have been implemented in relation to the requirements for the ownership of collectible and personal use assets by self-mana...

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Superannuation

The in-specie transfers ban announced in Stronger Super will disadvantage self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and expose them to greater costs and risks, according to Hewiso...

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Editorial

Stephen Hart outlines a low-risk strategy to double an investor’s money in 10 years....

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Superannuation

ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos questions whether SMSF allocations are always appropriate....

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Superannuation

Accounting bodies have supported the Government's proposed changes applying to SMSF auditors as part of its Stronger Super package....

Superannuation

Accounting bodies have supported the Government's proposed changes applying to SMSF auditors as part of its Stronger Super package....

Financial planning

The IPA says removing the accountants' exemption for financial advice on SMSFs could potentially lower access to advice rather than improve it....

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Superannuation

SMSF trusteeships represent a logical extension for financial planners, according to WLM Financial director Matthew Walker....

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Superannuation

New research suggests that while SMSFs offer more control, they cannot yet deliver post-retirement certainty....

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Superannuation

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have been called to embrace new data transfer standards for rollovers and employer contributions, which will be introduced as part of the...

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