Advisers use ASX run funds management investment service more frequently than self directed investors....

As the superannuation industry grows as does litigation claims thanks to legislation changes and instability in the sector, according to Argyle Lawyers....

While setting up with an individual trustee in an SMSF may be a cheaper option, it eventually creates a false economy, Holley Nethercote argues....

ASIC’s comments on the preferred minimum of $200,000 for SMSFs in its new guidance papers has been criticised by lawyers stating the regulator has been deeply ill-informe...

The number of SMSFs seeking advice fell for the eighth year in a row but this is not necessarily reflective of their advice needs....

ASIC has cast doubt around the viability and purpose of SMSFs set up with less than $200,000, stating it would examine advice related to their creation....

Former Shadforth CEO, Tony Fenning, joins Class Super board ahead of IPO....

Omniwealth has paid a $10,200 penalty after ASIC issued an infringement notice that had concerns its website had potentially misleading claims....

ASIC has disqualified SMSF auditor Peter Brennan after his performance was found to be deficient along with failing to provide audit reports to three funds....

SMSF trustees who are more likely to receive financial advice were more confident in meeting their retirement goals compared to non-trustees....

More members switching super funds were demanding professional financial advice, with fewer people going to their employer....

Strong growth in overseas share markets has helped MySuper funds to outperform SMSFs with 31 per cent on average allocated to overseas listed equities, an investment tren...

The Federal Governments move to ensure superannuation funds have one-third of their directors independent, is critical to the governance, the SMSF Association believes....

Taxation in and around super should be left alone with adjustments made to personal tax rates for retirees more likely to stimulate growth, claims the SMSF Association....