AMP Capital launches SMSF-focused investment series

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AMP Capital has launched an investment series targeted towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs), meeting growing demand from the DIY super sector looking for portfolio diversity and specialist investment strategies. The

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Nyko Property says advisers seeking greater surety of investment suitability and impartiality

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Property research advisory firm, Nyko Property, said the increasing use of property in SMSFs and other investment portfolios was leading to a spike in demand for single property research reports.

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Care and measured debate needed in adjusting pension age and changing preservation age

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Lifting pension age no silver bullet The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) says the Australian public will be best served if there is a measured debate about the suggestion

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SMSF regulatory settings working well, says SPAA

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Prudential supervision not need The current approach to regulating self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) is appropriate and working well according to the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) submission to

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‘Unlock SMSFs capital to help grow Australian Economy ‘ – SPAA to Murray

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Infrastructure and Corporate Bonds: Make SMSF investing easier The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has urged the Australian government’s Financial System Inquiry (FSI) to look at ways the growing

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AMP finds out what accountants are thinking about licensing

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AMP’s SMSF Advice has debunked the commonly held view that for a typical accounting practice, the cost of establishing and maintaining a limited Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) is less

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New penalty regime for trustees gets thumbs up from SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the passage of legislation that implements an administrative penalty regime for SMSF trustees who breach the superannuation law. The penalties will apply

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Don’t overlook the benefits of investing in commercial property

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The benefits of investing in commercial property are often overlooked by SMSF trustees but now could be a good time to consider this investment option, says Ryan Banting, head of portfolio management,

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Control freaks – SMSFs take charge for a happier future

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When it comes to being ‘super’ happy in the future, having control of their retirement funding is putting those with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) ahead of the rest. This

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BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report: ETF investor numbers top 100,000

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Number of ETF investors surges 50% in 12 months to ~102,500 SMSFs remain a key driver of industry growth Advisers using ETFs in their practices grow to 33%, the highest

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