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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 ...

SuperCentral hires Negline

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2009
... resources. "Advisers and accountants are looking for any opportunity to reduce their time costs and client costs in running SMSFs," he said. "SuperCentral fixes two headaches for advisers and accountants in the SMSF space - compliance and costs." Negline ...

Investor knowledge fuels SMSF growth

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2009
The growth of SMSFs is holding steady amid the market downturn, according to the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA). SPAA chief executive Andrea Slattery, said the number of SMSFs established has remained constant between 2,500 to 3,000 ...

Austock MA service signs six

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2008
... Services named the Professional Portfolio Service, targets financial planning dealer groups and self managed super funds (SMSFs). The partnership provides clients with direct ownership of a customised portfolio that is managed by Austock Asset Management. ...

ATO launches auditor software

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2008
... auditor initiative. "Accreditation through a professional association which represents the best interests of the users of SMSFs could only be a positive initiative," said Pearce.

SMSF industry needs official auditors: SPAA

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2008
... auditor initiative. "Accreditation through a professional association which represents the best interests of the users of SMSFs could only be a positive initiative," said Pearce. SMSF Specialist Auditors must have accumulated 1,000 hours of SMSF audit ...