Guiding SMSF trustees through borrowing and residential property investing

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An increasing number of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees and members looking at investing in residential property are seeking clear information on borrowing, and how residential property fits within their

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More than 50% of investors intend returning to commercial property investment, says Charter Hall survey

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Most investors intend to increase their exposures to listed and unlisted property over the next year, and will invest sizable sums, according to the findings of a new Charter Hall

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SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy

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NTAA Hits Back At Criticism From the Financial Planners Association of Australia

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NTAA Hits Back At Criticism From the Financial Planners Association of Australia. More than 800 members of The National Tax & Accountants’ Association (NTAA) attending a seminar in Sydney have

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Income strategies expected to surge as dividends improve

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Buybacks returning as era of cautious balance sheets ends Income-based strategies are likely to become more appealing to investors as companies restore their dividends and come under increasing pressure to

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SPAA welcomes new superannuation minister Mr Bill Shorten

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SPAA looks forward to engaging the new minister on SMSF issues The Self Managed Superannuation Funds Professionals Association (SPAA) has today warmly welcomed the appointment of Mr Bill Shorten MP

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Asgard kicks off 3-year equities roadmap with custodial shares and corporate actions solution

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Asgard has launched its custodial shares solution through eWRAP Investment giving advisers the  ability to manage their clients’ corporate actions online by allowing the platform to take delivery of  all

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How ‘self managed’ are Self Managed Superannuation Funds?

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With the 2010 superannuation peak ‘season’ now passed it’s tempting for many Australians to disengage from their super until next June or at least until they get their next fund

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