SMSF ESSENTIALS

Superannuation

There is clearly regulatory concern about the activities of property spruikers as they seek to target SMSFs and, as Mike Taylor writes, a clear message needs to be sent. ...

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Superannuation

ASIC should be capable of dealing with illegal early release superannuation issues, particularly where SMSFs are concerned, according to ASFA. ...

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Superannuation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants has given qualified support to moves by the ATO to implement so-called 'push' or 'pre-filled' tax returns for people with relativel...

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Superannuation

The Financial Services Council has applauded the Government for confirming its commitment to increase the Superannuation Guarantee Charge to 12 per cent as part of its re...

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Superannuation

SPAA has welcomed the high priority accorded to superannuation with the announcement of Labor's shadow ministry. ...

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Financial planning

SSgA and OneVue launch suite of six ETF model portfolios via OneVue's UMA platform. ...

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Superannuation

Peter Hogan explains some of the issues and obstacles that may be faced when attempting to create reserves in an accumulation-style SMSF. ...

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Superannuation

New research confirms that those migrating from retail master trusts and industry super funds to SMSFs are motivated by returns and fees....

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Superannuation

Chant West data confirms that industry super fund allocations to unlisted investments underpins their outperformance. ...

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Superannuation

Trends towards younger SMSF trustees are part and parcel of increased superannuation engagement, according to the director of financial planning for Chan & Naylor, David ...

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Financial planning

Online lender loans.com.au has launched a low-cost SMSF home loan amid claims that SMSF trusts have been paying exorbitant rates for residential property loans. ...

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Superannuation

Are SMSFs contributing to a property bubble and gaining an unfair advantage in the process? Peter Kelly begs to differ....

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Superannuation

Holley Nethercote's David Court outlines the current law regarding the taxation of excess superannuation contributions. ...

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Superannuation

DB Lawyers' Bryce Figot warns SMSF trustees to get their own private binding rulings from the ATO. ...

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Superannuation

In an effort to better inform trustees as well as its adviser clients, Wealthtrac has launched a mobile app that is designed to deliver news and information to anyone int...

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