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SMSFA turns up the heat on franking debate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... Scott Morrison delivered a video message and also took the opportunity to go after Labor. This is a vital time for the SMSF sector, Morrison said. Equating the policy to theft, he said: "We have a fight on our hands to protect SMSFs and your prosperity. ...

Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
Threats to the SMSF sector certainly exist, but they are outweighed by opportunities, according to the Self-Managed Super Fund Association. Opening the SMSF advocacy body's national conference in Melbourne this morning, a panel of industry experts discussed ...

Superannuation reforms splits opinion: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
... Association, and a key focus in our mission to lead the professionalism, integrity and sustainability of the $755 billion SMSF sector. It's significant that the Commission is on the same page as ASIC in recognising the importance of advice providers ...

SuperConcepts chief resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2018
... role. Fenech said she will take on another opportunity at a financial services firm as chief executive outside of the SMSF sector, but didn't disclose its name. Her departure follows suit from chief technology officer Kurt Groeneveld, who will exit the ...

Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... the changes possibly weaken the sector, having implications for all super funds. "The existence and success of the SMSF sector over many years has put downward pressure on administration fees and continues to foster higher levels of investment choice ...

Knowledge, action gap puts SMSF savings at risk: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... and to mitigate against market and regulatory volatility. The right assistance and tools can bridge the gap in the SMSF sector between a strong understanding of the need for true diversification and the ability to achieve it," Maroney said. The research ...

SMSFs: Who, what, where, when and how

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... Complaints Authority lead ombudsman - superannuation, June Smith reinforced the importance of quality advice to the SMSF sector following recent criticism by ASIC and the Royal Commission. Appearing as part of a panel session at the Association of Financial ...

SMSFs outperforming MySuper: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... (6.8%) sectors were almost on par. Over five years however, MySuper had a significant edge at 8.4% compared to the SMSF sector's return of 7.3% per annum. Based on ATO data, three-quarters of SMSFs have assets of less than $1 million. Such funds have ...

Advisers warming up to LICs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018
... Corporations Act which gave greater consistency to LIC dividends Then in July 2013 FoFA legislation was passed. And SMSF sector has grown. However, a significant portion of the LICs, many are relatively small in size. Out of the 110 LICs trading on the ...

SMSFA questions three-year audits

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
... submission highlighted concerns that reducing independent oversight could potentially "undermine the integrity of the SMSF sector" and minor compliance breaches may become more difficult to rectify. The change may also impact SMSF audit businesses and ...