Australia’s SMSF sector hits record growth as new research points to digital assets as an influential factor in SMSF formation

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Australia’s self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector recorded its strongest ever annual growth in 2024–25, with 33,224 net new funds established – a 91% increase on the prior year. New research... Read more continue reading

Rate rises show importance of SMSF borrowing structures

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The rising interest rate environment has highlighted the importance of having borrowing structures in an SMSF that can be comfortably supported over time, not lending that has been stretched to... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank re-enters SMSF lending with SuperEdge

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AMP Bank is re-launching SuperEdge, its residential Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending solution, marking the Bank’s return to SMSF property lending for brokers and their customers. With more than... Read more continue reading

Class streamlines SMSF audits with market-leading integrated commercial property valuations

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Leading cloud-based accounting and Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) administration software provider Class has added certified commercial property valuations to its capabilities, delivering accountants comprehensive market valuation reports and rental assessments... Read more continue reading

Asset allocation differences widen between advised and non-advised SMSFs

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A new report on investor trading trends reveals increasing differences in asset allocation between advised self-managed super funds (SMSFs), self-directed SMSFs and non-SMSF investors. Diversification across asset classes and sectors... Read more continue reading

Number of new SMSFs trading accounts jumps, finds new report 

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Self-managed super funds (SMSF) traded more over the past year and the value of their holdings increased by 8.8%, found the SMSF Under Advice report, just released by wholesale trading... Read more continue reading

HUB24 collaborates with advisers to meet growing demand for SMSFs

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As part of the HUB24 Group’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enable advisers to meet the needs of clients throughout each life stage, HUB24 announced it has collaborated with... Read more continue reading

Draft regulations to modernise legacy pensions and provide flexibility for SMSF members

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SMSF administrator Neo Super has welcomed the proposed changes to legacy pensions, saying they are a game changer for SMSF members holding these products. Neo Super Director of Technical Services... Read more continue reading

End of financial year warning for pensions

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Now that the 2023/24 financial year is coming to a close, it will be necessary for individuals receiving pensions from their SMSFs, to ensure that the minimum pension requirement in... Read more continue reading

SMSFs and tax

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With assets forming nearly one third of Australia’s extensive superannuation savings pool, SMSFs continue to proliferate. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores the tax benefits of using SMSFs... Read more continue reading