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BGL launches SuperStream registration solution

SMSF web and desktop administration specialist BGL Corporate Solutions has released a new product - its SuperStream registration solution. ...

Superannuation

SuperGuardian partners with Xpress Convert

Administrator SuperGuardian launches an 'end-of-year rescue' SMSF solution via partnership with Xpress Convert....

Superannuation

SPAA maintains argument for regulatory status quo for SMSFs

SPAA has used its submission to the Financial Systems Inquiry to restate its claim that SMSFs are appropriately regulated. ...

Superannuation

Mercer develops retirement readiness index

Mercer has developed a tool it claims will help super fund members determine if they're on track for a comfortable retirement. ...

Superannuation

Looming changes in the SMSF sector

Australia's superannuation sector continues to attract a considerable amount of regulatory and legislative change and it's paramount that taxpayers are aware of any new o...

Superannuation

Macquarie Bank's David Barrett takes a closer look at the cost complexities of setting up a SMSF....

Superannuation

SMSFs and cash flow strategies – capital growth and low volatility

SMSF trustees wanting capital growth and low volatility should look no further than cash flow strategies, writes Damien McIntyre....

Superannuation

Servicing SMSFs - a challenge worth embracing

Meeting the diverse needs of SMSFs will present the financial services industry with both challenges and opportunities, writes Tim Keegan....

Superannuation

SPAA urges unlocking of SMSF capital

SPAA has urged the Financial System Inquiry to look at ways the growing SMSF capital pool can be unlocked to help fund productive Australian investment that benefits the ...

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...