There’s a new Wrap in town!

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MLC & NAB Wealth’s new full service wrap platform, MLC Wrap, is now open for business. MLC Wrap leverages the strengths of the Navigator and MasterKey Custom platforms, creating a

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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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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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Investor and SMSF interest in Direct Property continues to strengthen with forecast upswing in property cycle.

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Growth expected for retail property sector with retail rents increasing and retail sales likely to grow with improved labour market Charter Hall launches new retail property fund with 8.0 cpu

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Resource Sector ETFs popular with SMSF Trustees

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Local Sector ETF specialist, Australian Index Investments (Aii), has seen increased interest in their resource-based ETFs from SMSF Trustees, with one in three ETF investments being held by DIY SMSFs.

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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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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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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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Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces

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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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