SMSF sector set for further growth as trustees say they outperform large super funds, new SPAA / Russell research says

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Contribution cap limit has $15.1 billion impact Investments outside SMSFs are key to asset allocation SMSF trustees prefer partnership approach The Self-managed superfund Professionals Association of Australia (SPAA) and Russell

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SPAA calls for action on annual contribution caps and excess contributions tax in Federal Budget submission

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SPAA says superannuation caps must be returned to pre 2009 levels The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association has today called for excessively low superannuation contribution caps to be restored

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Let’s kickstart the retirement debate in 2011

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Greetings and Happy New Year First our thoughts are naturally with all the clients and colleagues affected by the recent floods. In particular the many regional advisors who are working

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Look out for signal to become ‘wealth builder’ – says HLB Mann Judd

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People need help to recognise when they are able to become ‘wealth builders’ as it’s too easy for them to miss the signal that says they are in prime position

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Leading strategist says ‘member as lender’ borrowing strategy may help SMSFs avoid excess contributions problem

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Financial planners should consider a ‘member as lender’ strategy to help SMSF clients who have contributed up to the limits of the super contribution caps but wish to contribute more

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Urgent action needed on Australia’s retirement savings gap

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The Financial Services Council today released research that shows Australia’s retirement savings gap blew out to $897 billion in 2009, from $695 billion in 2008. John Brogden, CEO of the

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SPAA calls for ‘opt out’ solution to prevent excess super contributions

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SPAA Treasury submission says employees who can prove they are at risk of a contribution cap breach should be able to opt out of SG contributions in advance Superannuation fund

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