SMSF SECTOR

Superannuation

Both industry and retail superannuation funds are trying to emulate SMSFs by providing more choice and flexibility for their members. But as Damon Taylor writes, many cla...

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Superannuation

SMSFs may be the fastest-growing segment of the superannuation industry but there are also high exit levels, according to data provided to the SPAA national conference in...

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Financial planning

Fraud victims are often reluctant to report the crime, according to Australian Crime Commission director Dr David Lacey. ...

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Superannuation

Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....

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Accounting

Accountants and administrators may struggle to keep up with SMSF growth in 2013, leading to increased business for SMSF business process outsourcing....

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Superannuation

A major industry superannuation fund is changing its legal structure to allow SMSFs to invest in its underlying investment platform....

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Superannuation

This year is set to be one like no other for self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA)....

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Editorial

AMP's acquisition of Cavendish Group marked the beginning of a major push into the SMSF sector, while in the same month IOOF launched its bid for Plan B....

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Superannuation

Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors will now be subject to a range of standards concerning their qualifications, competency and independence under the Supera...

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Superannuation

The SMSF sector is well placed to deal with the challenges of post-retirement, according to SPAA chief executive Andrea Slattery....

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Superannuation

Growth in the SMSF space means mortgage brokers have an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in a complex area, according to Macquarie Adviser Services....

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Superannuation

Australian SMSFs should be able to receive superannuation transfers from New Zealand, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA)....

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Superannuation

SPAA urges Govt not to exclude SMSFs from proposed trans-Tasman super regime....

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Superannuation

The Australian Taxation Office is the right regulatory body to oversee the SMSF sector, according to SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia chief executive Andrea S...

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Financial planning

SPAA strongly rejects suggestions SMSFs should be pushed into APRA jurisdiction....

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