ANZ has launched a protected lending product targeting high-end self-managed super funds, wholesale investors and executives with employer-related share exposures....

Peter Hogan outlines the key issues trustees should consider when addressing insurance in a fund's investment strategy. ...

Institute of Chartered Accountants warns against accountants signing off on SMSF audits as 'employees'. ...

The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the Government's decision to establish a new transitional licensing regime for accountants....

Financial planners are required by regulation to hold Professional Indemnity insurance, but Oscar Martinis writes that notwithstanding the increasing cost of premiums, pl...

Paul Souter has been appointed head of strategy and distribution for UBS’ direct-to-member superannuation platform....

Count Financial welcomes Parliamentary progress of limited licensing arrangements for accountants....

There might be some important tax planning that needs to be done between now and 30 June, according to SMSF Academy's Aaron Dunn. ...

Another new administration platform has been launched into the SMSF market - CleverSuper - with the founders inviting 250 advisers to become "founding partners"....

SPAA claims recent ATO data revealing a decline in SMSF establishments belies health of sector....

SPAA has welcomed the Government’s decision to drop amendments to affected off-market related party transfers....

Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) associations are celebrating another win after the Federal Government quietly removed proposals to restrict related party transact...

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has provided further details on its self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) lending training program for credit a...

Responding to the growing demand for direct equities, Australian Unity Personal Financial Services is in the process of rolling out a direct equity policy for its adviser...