SMSF

Superannuation

NGS Super launches self-managed super option

Industry fund NGS Super has launched a self-managed super service offering shares, exchange traded funds (ETF) and term deposits....

Superannuation

SMSF provider slapped with $10k fine

A self-managed super fund (SMSF) provider has paid a $10,200 infringement notice penalty for misleading advertising on the cost of setting up an SMSF....

Financial planning

High net worth investor numbers grow by nearly 10 per cent

High net worth investor numbers invest a third of collective assets via self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF)....

Policy & Regulation

SPAA applauds new SMSF penalty regime

New legislation that empowers the tax office to hand out reformist penalties to SMSF trustees who inadvertently break the law has been praised by SPAA....

Superannuation

SMSFs overlooking commercial property

SMSF trustees should look to commercial property to avoid overheated residential property investment market. ...

Superannuation

Case for lowering SMSF levy

SPAA has argued the self-managed super fund levy could come down substantially after recent government measures saw the clearing of the tax amendments backlog....

Financial planning

Sinodinos reinforces investment objectives

Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos points to expanding agenda for super investment....

Superannuation

Super satisfaction hits pre-GFC highs

Satisfaction with the performance of superannuation funds has returned to pre-GFC levels, Roy Morgan research has found....

Editorial

YBR revenue up as planner numbers increase

Yellow Brick Road has increased its wealth management revenue while also boosting adviser and branch numbers....

Financial planning

First Financial chooses BT Select

Crowe Horwath planning play, First Financial, opts to go with BT Select. ...

Financial planning

Govt wants to complete Johnson agenda

Sinodinos commits to delivering on much of Johnson agenda and expanding retail product offerings....

Superannuation

Non-lodging SMSFs declared non-persons

The Australian Taxation Office is cracking down on non-lodging self-managed super funds, declaring them as non-persons if they do not lodge two or more returns....