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SMSFs outperforming MySuper: Research

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018

... weighting to cash and lower allocation to equities than larger, better performing SMSFs. This means that the majority of SMSF members are in funds likely to achieve lower than ideal investment outcomes, SuperGuard 360 said. SuperConcepts figures show ...

SuperConcepts searches for new CTO

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2018

AMP subsidiary SuperConcepts confirmed it is on the hunt for a new chief technology officer. Incumbent CTO Kurt Groeneveld will exit the business the end of 2018. Prior to joining SuperConcepts, he was the chief executive of Supercorp, a superannuation ...

SuperStream changes consultation opens

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018

... SuperStream to self-managed superannuation fund rollovers. Announced earlier this year, the Government's changes will allow SMSF members to initiate and receive rollovers electronically between an APRA fund and their SMSF. Commenting on the proposed ...

Government cuts SMSF red tape

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2018

... Government has recently proposed other changes for the SMSF sector, including expanding the limit on the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six, and extending SuperStream to include SMSF rollovers. SMSF Association head of policy Jordan George ...

ASIC slams SMSF advice, flags further education reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018

... as the vehicle to manage their retirement savings," he said. ASIC compiled its report based on 28 interviews with SMSF members, an online survey of 457 members and a review of 250 new SMSF client advice files.

SMSFs missing out on returns

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018

... money parked in cash and less in equities when compared to higher-performing SMSFs. "This means that the majority of SMSF members are in funds likely to achieve lower than ideal investment outcomes. To ensure their retirement savings last as long as ...

SMSF home bias drags returns

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018

... cash and lower weightings to equities than larger higher performing SMSFs, SG360 said. Consequently, the majority of SMSF members are in funds likely to achieve lower than ideal investment outcomes. To ensure retirement savings last as long as it should ...

SMSFs investing restrictions unfair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 APR 2018

... accumulation account will also be credited in the member's transfer balance account. In effect, this has made some SMSF members think twice about taking on a LRBA to invest in property, as it may trigger the $1.6 million transfer balance cap in retirement. ...

SMSF tool receives industry tick

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 9 APR 2018

... stemming from superannuation regulatory and income tax arrangements. The association, which represents 1.1 million SMSF members, says it agrees with the view outlined by the ATO on appropriate use of reserves by SMSFs. This appears in the first edition ...

Labor's imputation credit reform cops industry backlash

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018

... proposal claiming it unfairly targets the SMSF sector. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said it singles out SMSF members who will be part of a small group taxed higher than their marginal tax rate. "Instead, SMSF members in retirement phase ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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