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Class joins forces with bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... support SMSFs investing internationally is a continuing trend. HSBC's offering is a great example of the products that SMSF trustees are taking up and Class is thrilled to add them to our data feeds list," Bungard said. HSBC is also happy to be working ...

SuperConcepts and DomaCom align

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
... administration service iSaver is adding DomaCom's property fund to its platform. The partnership makes it easier for SMSF trustees and their advisers to access property investments. The fractional nature of the DomaCom fund breaks down the high cost ...

Reversionary pension and CGT changes supported

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
... SMSF Association managing director Andrea Slattery said the new legislation is a step towards greater certainty for SMSF trustees and their advisers. "With the legislation introduced to Parliament, SMSF trustees and their advisers can have greater certainty ...

SMSFs combating low rates with hybrids

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
New data from SuperConcepts shows SMSF trustees are turning to hybrids as an alternative source of income returns. The latest SuperConcepts SMSF Investment Patterns Survey shows asset allocation to the fixed interest sector grew from 12.2% to 12.8% ...

SMSF trustees remain prudent investors

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
... all other alternative superannuation arrangements. "Although in recent times, the predominant asset allocation of SMSF trustees has not performed as well compared to alternative funds, it is still within reach. APRA statistics for the 2015 financial ...

Reduced contribution cap hurts women, self-employed workers: SMSFA

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... Association/Rice Warner research on the subject, Slattery explained at a press conference in Sydney that, in general, SMSF trustees generally only start making significant contributions after they turn 50. The research was based on 14,351 member entries ...

Green light for SMSF family property investment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016
An important decision from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has paved the way for SMSF trustees and members to invest in family property, according to DomaCom. The ATO stated that an investment by an SMSF in by acquiring property held in a DomaCom ...

Mason Stevens delivers new SMA offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2016
... Stevens' managing director Thomas Bignill. Bignill said the investment strategy is ideal for pre-retirees, retirees and SMSF trustees who lean towards a greater concentration risk to equities. "By investing in high quality short to medium term bonds ...

ASIC cancels 133 SMSF auditor registrations

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... check if they have lodged annual statements or update their contact details through their ASIC Connect account. SMSF trustees and members wishing to check whether their auditor is registered or whether a person has been disqualified can do so by searching ...

SMSF trustees increasing use of planners

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016
SMSF trustees are trending upwards in their use of financial planners for the first time since 2007 according to new research jointly released by Vanguard and Investment Trends. The firms' annual self-managed superannuation fund report, which collated ...