SMSF trustee/member concerns rapidly escalating as ramifications of changes are understood

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As the July 1 SMSF accountants’ exemption nears, and the impact the SMSF changes will have on accountants and SMSF trustees and members is revealed, is it any wonder that... Read more continue reading

SMSFs that breach their obligations – penalties often apply

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Being in control of a superannuation fund does not come without responsibilities or obligations and the ATO is now able to hit trustees where it hurts the most (their wallet!)... Read more continue reading

Changes to accountancy rules has ‘upside’ for SMSFs

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Suggestions that new entry and licensing requirements for SMSF auditors and accountants from 1 July would see many SMSF trustees wind up their funds because of rising costs are far-fetched,... Read more continue reading

For too long SMSF has been an amateur’s DIY project; reality is about to bite hard says John Wiseman

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Reflecting on the tsunami of issues about to engulf accountants and SMSF holders, industry consultant John Wiseman points to the impact it will have on costs and fees – one... Read more continue reading

SMSF sector needs to be very wary of digitally signing trust deeds

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Peter Townsend is recommending that SMSF trust deeds signed electronically in the eastern states are revisited and signed with a wet signature on an actual deed document as required by... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees sell-down top stocks in favour of international equities

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SMSF trustees are reducing their exposure to the top 10 stocks and increasing investments in international equities through managed funds, according to the latest Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns Survey. In... Read more continue reading

Gender gap still exists for SMSF women trustees

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A new research study jointly released by Commonwealth Bank  and the SMSF Association has uncovered significant findings including differences between the behaviours and confidence levels of men and women SMSF trustees.... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital adds its Core Infrastructure Fund to SMSF Suite

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AMP Capital has bolstered its SMSF Suite with the addition of the Core Infrastructure Fund following growing interest from self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees in the infrastructure asset class. The... Read more continue reading

SuperConcepts announces update to superMate platform

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SuperConcepts has announced an update to its industry-leading SMSF accounting software platform, superMate. The new platform allows accountants, administrators and financial advisers to access more insights across their client base.... Read more continue reading

SMSF administration firms have a ‘healthy future’

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Arguments that the margins of large SMSF administration firms “may take a significant hit” as more trustees do their own accounting, or opt for traditional accountancy services, have been dismissed... Read more continue reading