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SMSF investors shift gears

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... continuing market volatility, the latest statistics from AMP Capital show. AMP Capital's Black Sky Report shows SMSF trustees expect a 10.9% return on their portfolio this year, and 18% of trustees have made changes to position their portfolio for growth. ...

Association and regulator join forces for industry benefit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... collaboration of the association and ATO will ensure the delivery of high-quality education and information services for SMSF trustees and the wider financial services sector. The support and commitment of the ATO to the SMSF sector will further enable ...

Unadvised SMSFs ripe for advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... at the 2017 SMSF Association's National Conference in Melbourne, Dunn also revealed the perception in the eyes of SMSF trustees surveyed is they cannot rely on the information they're given as it often conflicts with other information available to them. ...

Strong SMSFs bridging gender super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
... SMSFs in the year ending 30 June 2015 was 6.2%, in line with APRA-regulated funds. Slattery said this is proof that SMSF trustees seem to know what they're doing, investment-wise. "SMSF trustees continue to demonstrate they are able to generate healthy ...

SMSFs continue hunt for information

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
... popular topics this year included how to gain long-term returns via equities, what the federal budget means for SMSF trustees, tax and regulation, and how to diversify a portfolio in a low interest-rate environment. AMP Capital also reported a 485% increase ...

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 ...