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ATO toasts the "SMSF class of 2012"

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
As part of the release of its annual SMSF statistics, the ATO looked at the performance of the SMSF sector through the lens of funds established five years ago and asked: where are they now? There were 36,160 SMSFs lodged in the 2012 financial year. ...

HNWI growth outpacing super: Research

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... $1.2 trillion in aggregate investment capital. The HNWI class represents a quarter of the number of people in the SMSF sector, but half the investment capital of the country's entire superannuation system. Wealth managers have historically tried to court ...

ASX flags imminent blockchain transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... of funds makes the service more attractive to brokers, advisers and their clients, including those in the growing SMSF sector. The level of funds under management within mFund doubled over the course of the year to more than $370 million." The platform ...

Melbourne to host SMSF expo

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... associations, statutory authorities, accountants, and other players in the banking, finance and insurance industry. The SMSF sector is expected to reach $90 billion in 2035 and tipped to be largest sector in the post-retirement superannuation market ...

Association launches retirement savings research hub

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... effectiveness of the Australian superannuation system and the public policy surrounding it, with a particular focus on the SMSF sector. "Another key priority will be to advance the technological architecture of the SMSF sector by providing an industry ...

SuperConcepts expands in Adelaide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... industry body is thrilled to see the South Australian Government providing financial support to the region's growing SMSF sector. "We see continued growth opportunities for the SMSF community in South Australia and look forward to the expansion of the ...

SMSF auditor busted self-auditing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... requirements of Australian auditing standards. "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence in the SMSF sector so it is crucial that they adhere to ethical and professional standards. ASIC will continue to take action where the conduct ...

SMSFA appoints high profile former politicians

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
... superannuation policy that is critically important to Australia's future," Greiner said. "I have significant interest in the SMSF sector and the broader superannuation industry and look forward to supporting the association's important policy work." ...

Industry super attacks SMSFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
Industry Super Australia says growth in the SMSF sector is a result of members having low levels of financial literacy. Citing a 2016 working paper from CIFR, ISA chief economist Stephen Anthony said the 5.5% increase in SMSF membership in 2015 was ...

Super must continue excellence path: O'Dwyer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... concession and the capital will remain untaxed," O'Dwyer explained. While highlighting the rapid and ongoing growth of the SMSF sector, O'Dwyer acknowledged the majority of Australians choose to outsource the management of their retirement savings to ...