ATO figures inject logic into the SMSF debate

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Industry fears that young people are rushing to set up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are not supported by the latest statistics on this superannuation sector from the Australian Taxation Office.

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OneVue partners with Eureka Report

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OneVue Holdings Limited has partnered with digital wealth and research subscription service Eureka Report, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, to deliver an innovative, independent investment solution in an industry first.

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Advisers say growth in SMSFs is behind LIC resurgence: Perpetual Investments survey

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PIC continues to gain positive ground; included on major wrap platforms and APLs More than half of advisers surveyed at a recent Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited (ASX: PIC) roadshow

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SPAA trustee education program gets thumbs up from ATO

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The peak SMSF organisation, the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA), has launched a new SMSF Trustee Education Program. The complimentary, online program, developed to assist trustees better understand their

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SMSFs show an increased interest in residential property

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“Property as an asset class is a long-term investment, which suits the time horizon of many SMSFs,” says James Dunn, presenter of the first of a series of four Wealth

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SMSF administrator calls for halt to compliance buck passing between trustees and advisers

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Founding Principal and Director Ravi Subramaniam of Perth headquartered Australian Superannuation and Compliance Limited (ASC) cautions current and would be investors considering an SMSF of the need to be aware

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Lonsdale looks to SPAA membership and specialisation

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IOOF dealer group, Lonsdale, has committed to the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) to expand its SMSF advice expertise via the SPAA SMSF Specialist Accreditation programs and specialised training

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Accountants and licensing: which way to go?

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With the transition period for accountants’ licensing ending on 1 July 2016, now is the time for accountants to decide whether or not they need an Australian Financial Services (AFS)

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SMSF trustees to take centre stage at SPAA’s 2015 National Conference

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Understanding the self-managed super fund lifecycle and knowing how to use that knowledge to benefit clients is the theme of the 2015 SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) National Conference

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SMSFs offering professionals an exciting career path: SPAA

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The SMSF profession that has emerged over the past few years is proving to be a significant new professional career pathway for young Australians, says Andrea Slattery, Chief Executive Officer/Managing

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