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Super tax changes could boost SMSFs: MultiPort

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2006
Multiple super accounts may seem inefficient, but for others they are actually a legitimate strategy if properly implemented. Philip La Greca, technical services director for MultiPort, said superannuation investors trying manage tax on benefits for ...

DIY funds tail the experts

The latest survey from specialist self-managed super fund (SMSF) admin provider Multiport show that SMSFs have returned 10.1 per cent in the year to September, marginally below the returns of a comparable super fund option, the Rainmaker/Selecting Super ...

Netwealth expands into SMSF servicing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2006
... flexible platform groups in the market, has added yet more features with the acquisition of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) administration business. Michael Heine, managing director of netwealth, said "this is a very exciting acquisition and ...

CPA gives guidance on SMSFs

... unfortunately, there have been cases when SMSFs were set up inappropriately and gave them a bad reputation. "The decision to start an SMSF is not one that can be made without thorough analysis of the obligations, benefits and the client's personal circumstances." ...

SMSFs are about control not speculation: IFSA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2006
... by research firm Investment Trends for the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), found 51 per cent of all SMSF investors were 55 or younger. But the proportion is contracting as high net worth members switch to SMSFs as a better platform ...

Multiport SMSF receives UK pension roll-over approval

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2006
Multiport and Vantage Financial have partnered to facilitate tax efficient UK pension fund transfers to Australia. SMSF provider Multiport and migration financial consultancy Vantage Financial have worked together to gain approval under the UK's Qualifying ...

Magnitude opens up to private wealth

Magnitude Group has announced the opening of its Magnitude Private Wealth practice in Melbourne, set to be the first of many that will serve high net worth investors. The new practice starts with around $250 million in funds under administration (FUA) ...

Super assets surge to $914 billion

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2006
The value of superannuation assets has jumped to $913.9 billion on the back of stellar equity investment returns and strong inflows, up 19.8 per cent over the last 12 months. The results are contained in the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's ...

Taxman fee for DIY funds trebles

The amount that self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors will have to pay the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will treble from $45 to $150 as part of the government's proposed superannuation reforms, effective 1 July 2007. The 'supervisory levy' increase ...

More super incentives from the Treasurer

... superannuation purposes - and by doing so, pay the appropriate tax rate on their super. As for the growing Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) sector, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will receive more funding to monitor DIY funds. The policy changes ...