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ATO figures inject logic into the SMSF debate

From SMSF Association

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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01 Dec 2014

OneVue partners with Eureka Report

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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28 Nov 2014

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

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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18 Nov 2014

SPAA trustee education program gets thumbs up from ATO

From SMSF Association

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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14 Nov 2014

SMSFs show an increased interest in residential property

From Wealth Know How’s

“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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11 Nov 2014

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

From Australian Superannuation and Compliance Limited

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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04 Nov 2014

Lonsdale looks to SPAA membership and specialisation

From SMSF Association

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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31 Oct 2014

Accountants and licensing: which way to go?

From The Fold Legal

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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28 Oct 2014

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

From SMSF Association

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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16 Oct 2014

SMSFs offering professionals an exciting career path: SPAA

From SMSF Association

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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15 Oct 2014

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