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LT Management fined over false SMSF advertising

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... chairman Peter Kell said: "Accuracy in advertising is integral to maintaining consumer trust and confidence in the SMSF sector. Such conditions should be clearly stated so that consumers can make an informed decision. ASIC will continue to take action ...

ASIC drops proceedings against two former directors

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016
... and the clear need to uphold the integrity of the SMSF system." ASIC Commissioner John Price said: "To safeguard the SMSF sector, ASIC will continue to use its power to disqualify approved SMSF auditors that don't perform their role adequately and meet ...

Managed accounts to disrupt fund businesses to the tune of $60bn

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2016
... argued that the rapid growth of self-managed super funds has delayed the take-up of managed accounts. Now that the SMSF sector is more mature, it will fuel the demand for tax-optimised, transparent and tailor-made investment porfolios. And that is when ...

Half of SMSFs set for super change slug

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016
... superannuation changes, had they been in place for the 2015 financial year. SMSFA chief executive Andrea Slattery said the SMSF sector likely provides the best opportunity for members to get a good outcome from the proposed changes due to the fact that ...

SMSFs will shape the future of ETFs

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2016
... Standard Exchange Traded Funds Best Practice Forum in Sydney today, Shead said ETFs are almost custom made for the SMSF sector. "[They are] a really good DIY-type instrument, and perfect if you're getting advice about how to structure your portfolio ...

Class launches SMSF benchmark report

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2016
... from its Class Super platform and customer base, providing an up-to-date view "across a significant proportion of the SMSF sector." The shareholder update said in the past year Class has increased its market share to more than 19% of the billable SMSF ...

SMSFA appoints corporate development GM

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2016
... Slattery said: "What is critically important in this commercial development role is to have a firm understanding of the SMSF sector, and Craig certainly has this having worked for AMP (four years) and ANZ (three years) in senior executive roles and board ...

SMSFA hires technical head from MLC

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
... superannuation and financial services, I want to use my experience and skills to the benefit of our members and the wider SMSF sector." MLC executive general manager of wealth advice Greg Miller thanked Hogan for his contribution to the firm over the ...

SMSFs granted ATO extension over LRBAs

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016
... Slattery said the seven month extension to 31 January 2017 shows the Australian Taxation Office is listening to the SMSF sector's concerns "as well as reinforcing why we believe it is the right regulator for our part of the superannuation industry." ...

SMSF Association partners with Morgans to raise standards

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... partnership with stockbroking and wealth management firm Morgans Financial to improve professional standards in the SMSF sector. The association and Morgans have committed to work together to provide a range of education, training and accreditation offerings ...