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ATO backs SMSFs as strong retirement choice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
... implementing those measures the ATO also increased the availability of practical support and guidance materials for the SMSF sector. "When I started my role as assistant commissioner, SMSF risk and strategy later in 2020, it was immediately apparent ...

SMSFs are cost-effective, deliver for members

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... relative competitiveness of SMSFs in comparison to the APRA-regulated funds, he said. "This is welcome news for the SMSF sector as the cost of running SMSFs especially those funds with balances below $500,000 has been used as a key factor as to whether ...

SMSF member increase bill reintroduced

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020
... change may be small, the increased maximum has our support because it brings greater flexibility and choice to the SMSF sector." It was first announced ahead of the 2018/19 budget and was introduced in the Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) ...

SMSFs to weather the storm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... were a few murmurs here are there saying that this could potentially be used as a loophole." Generally speaking, the SMSF sector has not been impacted too heavily by the current situation, and some may have even benefitted. "It will be fascinating to ...

SISFA relaunches membership to SMSF trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... its advocacy efforts, for some time now SISFA's focus has been to build a network of likeminded professionals in the SMSF sector to stay informed of technical and policy issues and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas," SISFA managing director Michael ...

SMSF Association appoints deputy chief executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... the superannuation industry continues to undergo significant change. "At such an important and pivotal time for the SMSF sector, I am looking forward to bringing the experience and technical knowledge I have accumulated over many years to the table and ...

SMSFs granted annual return extension

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... economic and market consequences of this tragic pandemic, and we will continue to work with the regulator to ensure the SMSF sector emerges from this crisis in the best possible shape," Maroney said.

APRA-regulated fund or SMSF: It's all the same

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... year-on-year, marking a 10% increase from the six-month prior average. "People have definitely taken an interest in the SMSF sector and establishing an SMSF and this mirrors what we saw in the GFC," she said. "People were maybe not so happy with their ...

SMSFs expected to outperform: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... average exposures to cash and other low volatility assets, according to Rainmaker research. Around a quarter of the SMSF sector is held in cash and about 45% is held in shares, compared to other super funds that hold 10% in cash and 60% in shares on ...

SuperConcepts names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... Intelligence to improve outcomes for our clients." "SuperConcepts is positioned to continue its leadership role across the SMSF sector with advances in technology development, leading administration products, and the largest technical education team ...