No barriers to setting up SMSFs, Xpress Super tells FSI

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There should be no barriers to establishing an SMSF, either educational or fund balance, said Olivia Long, CEO of Xpress Super and Super Guardian, the specialist self-managed super fund (SMSF)

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SPAA says raise the caps or exclude non-concessional contributions

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If the annual $50,000 cap can’t be raised for everyone aged 50+, then exclude non-concessional contributions from the mooted $500,000 threshold super balance. The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals Association

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Regulators should not judge super funds on size alone, Russell warns

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Recommends trustees use comprehensive test to meet scale requirements Know your fund first – evaluate before reacting to scale concerns Russell Investments is calling on trustees and industry regulators to

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SPAA National Conference: SPAA predicts year of clarity for SMSFs

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SPAA will work towards resolution of the excess contributions tax issue for investors and replacement of the accountants’ exemption as new SMSF issues emerge The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’

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Russell targets after-tax returns for super funds

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Russell Investments is tackling a gap in the market for a comprehensive after-tax solution for super funds with the launch of its first Australian fund specifically tailored to enhance after-tax

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SPAA responds to exposure draft on art and collectables

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SPAA supports move to amend the sole purpose test in the SIS Act to allow self managed super funds to invest in art, collectables and personal use assets. The Self

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MySuper promises the gift of lower fees

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation this week released the government’s response to the comprehensive review of the superannuation system chaired by Jeremy Cooper. Robin Bowerman, Head of Retail,

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Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards

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SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super

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SPAA supports Jeremy Cooper’s comments on high competencies and quality investors in SMSF sector

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SPAA has pushed for higher standards of SMSF advice and audit through the Cooper Review and Future of Financial Advice Reform (FoFA) legislative process and has contributed to trustee education.

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