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SPAA calls for reduction in SMSF levy

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2014
... top tax rate, are no longer part of the SMSF architecture, so it seems fair to assume the cost of administering the SMSF sector has fallen accordingly," George said, adding: "In addition, the government's announcement on clearing the tax amendment backlog ...

Compensation opposed for SMSFs: SPAA

HARRY PAGE  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2014
... trustees/members take responsibility for their own retirement income outcomes." Recently Sinodinos, said that the SMSF sector needed to be "self-reliant." Slattery, in addressing the issue of standards and competency: "The guiding philosophy underpinning ...

SPAA defends status quo on SMSF regulation

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2013
... But Slattery said this point of view was born out of misunderstanding. "There's a lack of understanding about the SMSF sector. If [the critics] spent some time, they would realise that the Australian Taxation Office is the appropriate regulator." She ...

SMSF regulation to remain 'light touch': Sinodinos

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013
... change much under the Abbott government, according to Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos. The speedy growth of the SMSF sector has led some commentators to question whether the Australian Taxation Office is the right body to regulate this unique, complex ...

Banned adviser spent client savings on sports car business

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2013
... ASIC Deputy Chairman Peter Kell said. "This EU also emphasises ASIC's recent focus on targeting misconduct within the SMSF sector. "Setting up an SMSF is one of the most significant steps an investor can take, and where an individual or company's conduct ...

Infrastructure key in battle against SMSF exodus

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2013
... investment horizons, it is still a risk. As industry funds compete more and more with each other, and with the retail and SMSF sector, they must be prepared for members wishing to leave the fund. One answer to this, known informally as the 'Weaven model' ...

Super IQ doubles after dual acquisitions

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2013
... It means we've more than doubled in size the last month," Lalor continued. The deal represents a step back from the SMSF sector for ANZ. Lalor said he wasn't placed to comment on ANZ's strategic decision but did add: "The issue is deciding which part ...

75,000 SMSFs non-compliant: ATO

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2013
... said. He added that "trustees are taking compliance requirements more seriously, we are seeing better advice in the SMSF sector year by year and we are happy with that." "I suppose we could say that it is not going fast enough and of course you'd like ...

SMSF sector to blitz competition by 2017

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013

Financial planners lose out to accountants on SMSFs

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2013
... had no relationship with an accounting firm said it would be easier to retain and acquire new clients outside the SMSF sector. These figures demonstrate, firstly, that SMSF investors want to make their own investment decisions. This conflicts with the ...