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Supercorp buys MYOB super software

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2009
... MYOB supports hundreds of accounting firms across Australia in lodging statutory accounts for self managed super funds (SMSFs). Kurt Groeneveld, Supercorp Australia managing director, the purchase was a natural progression for the firm. MYOB previously ...

Future still belongs to super

... tremendous challenges to the retail sector that always assumed platforms were the vehicle of choice." The shift towards SMSFs will however present major regulatory challenges. "The growth and popularity of SMSFs presents issues for all segments because ...

SMSFs get "kick up the pants"

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2009
... writing's on the wall, there's been questions around super and its viability and these questions go to all areas including SMSFs. It is time that we did something to prove our industry and protect our members retirement benefits." Sherry spoke earlier ...

SMSFs beat the market

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2009
... research. Using Praemium data which contained around 4,500 funds, University of Adelaide professor, Ralf Zurbrugg, found SMSFs posted a gross loss of 11.6 per cent and a net loss of 13.7 per cent between July 2007 and June 2008. Speaking at the SMSF ...

Contributions surge to 25pc of wages

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2009
... contributions rather than its absolute amount. The new figures are a blow to the retail platform sector as the market share towards SMSFs now exceeds the retail fund share, highlighting that SMSFs are now the preferred structure for investors looking ...

SPAA reloads for 2009

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2009
... "Only last Friday we were down in Melbourne for the Henry Committee hearings and talking to them about the importance of SMSFs in the market," said Colley. Andrea Slattery, SPAA chief executive, said the association had developed new auditing standards ...

SPAA membership rises 50 pc

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2009
... recognition [from SPAA] so that is driving the rise in membership," said Slattery. SPAA's role could become even more important as SMSFs continue to be the fastest growing sub-segment in superannuation. "Traditionally there is an increase in the number ...

SMSFs get web upgrade

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2009
... advisers who use Multiport can get daily information on each fund, including updated info on global shares. For example, for SMSFs that hold BHP shares, the adviser can check the gains or losses made on the portfolio. They can also view all of their ...

SMSFs breach asset rules

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2009
... account. The latest research from SMSF administrator and auditor Partners Superannuation Services found that the top reason SMSFs breached their fund rules last year was because they have exceeded the 5 per cent limitation on their "in-house" asset rules ...

Options for retiring SMSF trustees

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2009
A growing number of self managed super funds (SMSFs) could soon convert into Small APRA Funds (SAFs) in tandem with longevity issues facing SMSF trustees. Michael Hutton, head of wealth management at accountants and advisers HLB Mann Judd Sydney, says ...