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Superannuation

Latest APRA data shows SMSF sector enjoyed more solid growth in the last financial year - a figure welcomed by the industry. ...

Superannuation

Direct property added to SMSF platform

SMSF administration platform provider, Xpress Super has added a direct property option to its offering. ...

Superannuation

Industry struggles with MDI challenge

Member direct investment options are one of the largest challenges confronting Australia's superannuation industry, according to IQ Group chief Graham Sammells. ...

Superannuation

Super returns make solid start to 2013/14

Strong rebound in July returns keeps superannuation in positive territory moving into 2013/14. ...

Superannuation

Super funds consider SMSF counter-strategies

Super funds told to do their homework on countering member loss to member direct investments such as SMSFs. ...

Superannuation

Superannuation director rules you need to know

If you have advised that superannuation is tax deductible to your director-client and they do not have in place whatever their rules require, your advice will have been w...

Superannuation

One-in-four accountants not yet under AFSL

New research from SPAA suggests a significant gap exists with respect to accountants giving advice on SMSFs working under AFSLs ...

Superannuation

SMSFs may pose risk to Federal Budget

Concerns have been expressed that badly-run SMSFs may yet impose costs on Federal Budget. ...

Superannuation

Use tax refunds for superannuation

Industry super fund Club Plus urges members to use their tax refunds to top up their superannuation. ...

Superannuation

APRA urged to ensure super data quality

APRA has been urged to ensure the timeframes around collecting superannuation data are sufficient to ensure quality....

Superannuation

BGL releases Simple Fund 360

BGL has released its cloud-based SMSF administration solution, Simple Fund 360....

Superannuation

Heffron extends SMSF service to accountants

Heffron extends it SMSF administration and compliance service beyond financial planners to accountants....

Superannuation

Risk must be factored into allocations

Pengana CEO Russell Pillemer has reinforced the need to examine inherent risk in investment portfolios as Australia's baby boomers approach retirement....