Some SMSF compliance rules are discriminatory, lack logic and are unnecessary, according to Chan & Naylor's Ken Raiss....

Almost 500 people were convicted for tax fraud and superannuation criminal offences in the September quarter, resulting in $1.56 million in fines and penalties....

AMP’s Philip LaGreca explores the key considerations for SMSF trustees investing in overseas property....

There are a few lessons to be learnt from high-profile family disputes, including that of Gina Rinehart, according to lawyer Bernie O’Sullivan....

Financial advisers must be conscious of making their advice easy for clients to understand and knowing the difference between wants and needs, writes Mark Knight....

Super Concepts' Nicholas Ali provides a breakdown of what is allowed and what's not with regards to buying property in an SMSF....

A number of risks are looming large on the radars of SMSF advisers, according to the principal of consultant actuarial firm Rice Warner, Michael Rice....

The Federal Government has received a further call to stop tinkering with the superannuation policy settings - this time via research conducted by Rice Warner on behalf o...

Research suggests fewer Australians use financial planners, but remaining clients are happier....

Government moves to significantly increase penalties relating to the illegal early release of superannuation....

Federal Opposition seeks declaration from Treasurer on future superannuation taxes....

The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has appointed Brett Kenny to the board....

Accountants welcome Inspector-General of Taxation review of ECT but suggest it should be back on broader policy agenda....

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed legislation that supports fund mergers through an exemption on capital gains tax (CGT)....