Concerns around low balance SMSFs overlook the long-term nature for which the funds have been created. ...
ASFA calls for sole purpose test to be strictly applied to SMSFs in light of property spruikers. ...
Administration technology is helping drive down costs and forcing consolidation in the SMSF sector....
Confusion or ambivalence about life insurance could be putting the industry at risk, a survey suggests. ...
Super funds which lose members to SMSFs are unlikely to see them come back....
ATO’s approach to the segregation of pension assets aimed at SMSFs, despite implications for large APRA-regulated funds....
A new analysis suggests recent legislative change will increase the scope for financial planners to work with accountants in the SMSF advice space. ...
ETFs have hit record highs on inflows as advisers make them a central part of portfolio plays....
Count Financial’s David Lane expresses concern at the undisclosed nature of payments used to lure planners....
While costs may still be a barrier, recent research reveals why more accountants are using platforms within SMSFs. ...
Accountants like platforms for ease of use but remain cautious based on their underlying cost....
ASIC’s Medcraft claims SMSFs are particularly at risk with respect to hybrid securities....
ASIC will continue its crackdown on the mis-selling of hybrid securities. ...
Super funds told to do their homework on countering member loss to member direct investments such as SMSFs. ...
The growth of the self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) sector could be damaged by the failure of fund members to properly manage the funds and their holdings, accordi...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...
increased professionalism within the industry - shouldn't that say, FAR register almost halving in the last 24 months he...