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SMSFs hit hard by super reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
About a third (31%) of self-managed super fund members will be adversely affected by the impending superannuation reforms - not 4% the government grossly underestimated in last year's budget.

SMSF rollovers hit $8 billion

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
Retail superannuation funds accounted for more than half of the $8.1 billion rolled in to self-managed super funds in the 12 months to June 2016.

Opposition floats SMSF borrowing ban

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
Self-managed superannuation funds will be banned from direct borrowing under an expanded housing affordability policy unveiled by the Federal Opposition today.

New portal advances SMSF advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
Financial advisers can now manage the entire needs of SMSF clients through a new purpose built, cloud-based solution.

Elder financial abuse requires education

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
The SMSF Association believes preventing elder financial abuse requires increased education for trustees and advisers, not stricter legislation.

Need for SMSF specialists growing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
Financial advisers must adapt self-managed superannuation offerings if they wish to keep up with the new generation of SMSF investors, as the latest insight from Commonwealth Bank and the SMSF Association demonstrates an increased need for SMSF specialists.

SMSF investors shift gears

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Self-managed superannuation fund trustees have high growth expectations for the next 12 months yet more than 50% have moved to more defensive asset allocations amid continuing market volatility, the latest statistics from AMP Capital show.

SMSFs benefit from DomaCom deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
DomaCom completed its first fractional property acquisition transaction via managedaccounts.com.au.

Industry super attacks SMSFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
Industry Super Australia says growth in the SMSF sector is a result of members having low levels of financial literacy.

SMSFs no influence on housing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
The self-managed superannuation fund sector is no threat to homebuyers, according to the latest insights from Class.