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Latest APRA stats show drop in super assets

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016

... to $452 billion in the period. APRA said this was aided by a decrease in the accrued default amounts. For the non SMSF sector benefit payments continue to grow faster than contributions. Payments were up 9.5% to $64.3 billion while contributions were ...

SMSFA collaborates for education program

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016

... at the University of Adelaide said the initiative "reflects the growth in the number of specialist advisors in the SMSF sector and their need to continually upgrade their skills." "We recognised there has been a gap in the market to offer self-managed ...

Colley resigns from SMSF Association

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016

... been the beneficiaries of this high level of knowledge," Slattery said. "His contribution to the association and the SMSF sector extended beyond his technical and policy roles of the past four years having served diligently as a past chairman and director. ...

Super hits $2 trillion

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016

... months to 31 December. Of this number, $1.26 trillion are APRA-regulated fund assets with the remainder coming from the SMSF sector, which saw assets increase 5.7% to $595 billion over the period. MySuper assets increased 14.3% to $449 billion. The product ...

ASIC cracks down on social media SMSF ads

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016

... and approvals processes." "Accuracy in advertising is integral to maintaining consumer trust and confidence in the SMSF sector. ASIC will continue to take action where we see advertising that might mislead consumers, whether that advertising is on social ...

Regulators coordinating efforts to protect super

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016

... cooperation between the two bodies had never been stronger and both were putting significant resources towards the SMSF sector. "Across the public sector more generally, and particularly in super taxation, there is a much stronger connection between ...

Third SMSF auditor banned

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2015

... Corporations Act 2001. ASIC Commissioner John Price said auditors are important gatekeepers who play a crucial role in the SMSF sector. "SMSF auditors must maintain high standards or ASIC will hold them to account," Price said. SMSF trustees and members ...

ASIC bans another SMSF auditor

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015

... approved SMSF auditors perform their role adequately and meet professional standards to promote confidence in the SMSF sector," said ASIC commissioner John Price. He added, "Compliance with the independence requirements is fundamental in fostering this ...

SMSF auditor disqualified

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015

... Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC's disqualification decision. ASIC Commissioner John Price said as the SMSF sector continues to grow in popularity with Australian investors it is critical that approved SMSF auditors perform their ...

SMSFs hurt more than APRA funds in downturn

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015

... outstripping the growth in contributions. The figures show the movement in assets varies between sectors, with the SMSF sector coming off worse. In the year to September overall assets increased by 6.5%, while SMSFs grew by only 3.5%. In contrast the ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:39PM

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA | 12:33PM

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA | 12:10PM

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI | 12:28PM

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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