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New voice for SMSFs

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2008
... Established in August 2007, the association aims to help the SMSF sector maintain its integrity via advocacy on behalf of SMSF trustees and the provision of education and technical resources. Board members of the SMSMA include chief executive, Peter ...

Uni to offer SMSF degree

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2008
... the idea that with better knowledge comes better decisions," said Slattery. "Don't forget that research has shown SMSF trustees are better educated than the majority of the market."

Striking a balance on SMSF direct property

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2008
... proportion of the portfolio is not devoted to that asset," said Anderson. This is particularly important when the SMSF trustees move into the pension phase and has to meet death or pension payments. "If you've got property and it hasn't got tenancy ...

Macq launches Property Lever

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2008
... Property Lever, a geared residential property product tailored for self-managed super funds (SMSFs). The product allows SMSF trustees to borrow 55 per cent of the purchase price to buy a residential property of their choice using a 'limited recourse' ...

SMSFs save via industry fund schemes

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2007
... executive, said while she had only seen "a couple" so far, the funds' direct ASX 200 investment option provided a way for SMSF trustees to save money and still keep the freedom they desired. "I mean, this is a lot cheaper than having a self managed fund," ...

ATO fines SMSF $62k

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2007
... rules. Raelene Vivian, deputy commissioner, said the Tax Office was focusing more on SMSF compliance. "It's vital SMSF trustees make sure they understand their legal and regulatory obligations as they are legally responsible for managing their fund," ...

DIY funds get legal warrant access

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2007
... recognition that there are significant benefits for super funds to gear into property, and should encourage more SMSF trustees to build their retirement wealth by buying property." he said.

Super changes push SMSFs through planner doors

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
... number currently using a financial planner for advice on their self managed super fund." However, two-thirds of SMSF trustees still said they needed additional help with issues regarding their fund, with 28 per cent needing investment advice and 22 per ...

ATO launches SMSF info service

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2007
... Administrators," said the ATO. Of most concern to the ATO, according to the newsletter, is that starting next week on 1 July SMSF trustees will have to sign a declaration "stating that they understand their obligations and responsibilities as a trustee ...

SMSF property lending of high Calliva

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2007
... per cent of a property's value. Explaining the product, Calliva chief executive officer, Vince Scully, said,"The SMSF trustees choose the commercial property, choose the tenant and the rent paid by the tenant fully pays off the funding." However, Scully ...