Self control of Super not the answer for all; says Centric Wealth

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Implications for retirees and government if SMSF trustees get it wrong Leading Wealth Management firm, Centric Wealth, today said the growth of self managed super funds (SMSFs) could cause problems for retirees... Read more continue reading

Average SMSF contributions down $12,300 for FY13

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Average self-managed super fund (SMSF) contributions for the 2013 financial year were down $12,300 to $35,200 per fund compared to $47,500 for the 2012 financial year, according to the latest... Read more continue reading

Accountants keen to stay in SMSF space, SPAA poll finds

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One in four accountants who are SPAA members and not operating under a AFSL have decided to apply for a limited licence or become an Authorised Representative (AR) of a... Read more continue reading

OneVue rolls out new SMSF services

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OneVue has extended its suite of self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) services following feedback from advisers and accountants who cater to the sector. OneVue chief executive of partner solutions Brett... Read more continue reading

Top 10 tips for SMSFs in new FY – Super changes galore post July 1

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After surviving June 30 there are changes aplenty in the superannuation arena, says Michael Hallinan special counsel superannuation Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers: 1.    New powers for the ATO – the... Read more continue reading

SMSFs direct share love affair

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release comprehensive new research on SMSF investors. Key points: SMSF assets grew to $496 billion in the year to March 2013 representing 32 per cent of... Read more continue reading

Who’s winning the SMSF advice race?

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release new research examining the success and challenges financial advisers are experiencing in the SMSF space. Key points: Advisers thriving in the SMSF sector say that... Read more continue reading

Pension changes a positive for SMSF trustees

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Changes to how non-reversionary pensions are treated when a pensioner dies will have far-reaching tax implications for self managed super funds. SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) Director, Technical and Professional... Read more continue reading

SMSFs cash out of cash for managed funds

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Falling interest rates in the December 2012 quarter saw self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees decrease their cash holdings in favour of fixed interest and direct property investments, according to the... Read more continue reading

SMSFs – a new standard for rollovers and contributions

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From 1 July 2013, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) funds can roll over to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) using the new standard wherever an SMSF provides the relevant electronic service... Read more continue reading