SMSF’s reach record $558.6bn – still heavy cash

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Fresh data released this week shows Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have invested record amounts in cash investments despite low returns and the prospect of rising inflation. This may negatively... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital launches SMSF-focused investment series

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AMP Capital has launched an investment series targeted towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs), meeting growing demand from the DIY super sector looking for portfolio diversity and specialist investment strategies. The... Read more continue reading

Nyko Property says advisers seeking greater surety of investment suitability and impartiality

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Property research advisory firm, Nyko Property, said the increasing use of property in SMSFs and other investment portfolios was leading to a spike in demand for single property research reports.... Read more continue reading

AMP finds out what accountants are thinking about licensing

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AMP’s SMSF Advice has debunked the commonly held view that for a typical accounting practice, the cost of establishing and maintaining a limited Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) is less... Read more continue reading

Don’t overlook the benefits of investing in commercial property

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The benefits of investing in commercial property are often overlooked by SMSF trustees but now could be a good time to consider this investment option, says Ryan Banting, head of portfolio management,... Read more continue reading

Control freaks – SMSFs take charge for a happier future

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When it comes to being ‘super’ happy in the future, having control of their retirement funding is putting those with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) ahead of the rest. This... Read more continue reading

Regulators, Treasury say SMSFs ‘performing well’

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The SMSF sector has been strongly endorsed by both sides of politics, the regulators and Treasury at the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) national conference in Brisbane. SPAA CEO... Read more continue reading

SMSFs should consider risks of holding too much cash

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Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can take action to avoid poor real returns on cash investments, which represent nearly 30 per cent of all SMSF assets, according to Arian Neiron,... Read more continue reading

Interest in online SMSF data facilities spikes

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Only one in five SMSF accountants currently offer their clients and advisers the option to access, review and action client data online, according to the OneVue / Investment Trends 2013 SMSF Accountant... Read more continue reading

Wholesale client tests too complex for SMSFs

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Six different ‘wholesale client’ tests and three different ‘sophisticated investor’ tests currently apply to financial services clients and deciding whether self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are wholesale or retail is... Read more continue reading