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SMSF

Class partners with Findex in fintech deal

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
Findex has signed a contract with Class to provide cloud-based SMSF software services.

SMSFs have cash top of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
Self-managed superannuation fund investors are moving their assets into cash and term deposits at the highest rate in more than four years, according to new data from OneVue.

Libertas launches licensing to attract SMSF specialists

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
Libertas Financial Planning has launched an accountants' licensing package in the hope of attracting experienced SMSF accounting specialists to the network.

SMSFA collaborates for education program

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
The SMSF Association has partnered with the University of Adelaide to offer SMSF specialists across a range or professional disciplines an SMSF graduate certificate.

More numerate less likely to open SMSF

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
Early findings from new self-managed superannuation fund research is showing people with higher numeracy skills are less likely to be an SMSF member.

Volatility driving SMSF diversification

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
A growing number of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are looking for greater diversification options in a bid to escape market volatility and reduce their exposure to the Australian share market, according to new research by AMP Capital.

SMSFs turn to commercial property for income yield

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2016
The success of Charter Hall Direct's unlisted commercial office fund with self-managed super fund investors suggests a growing interest in commercial property in the sector.

SMSFs winning over younger Australians

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
SMSFs appear to be gaining more traction with younger people with the latest data from the ATO showing 43% of new SMSFs are established by members younger than 45, whilst 25% of new funds are set up by members older than 55 as they approach retirement.

Kaplan and SMSFA launch postgrad qualification

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2016
Kaplan Professional has launched a postgraduate qualification in self-managed superannuation funds which it has called the first of its kind in Australia.

July 1 will end the "amateur" SMSF era

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2016
New entry and licensing requirements for SMSF auditors and accountants from July 1 will likely result in many funds being wound up, according to industry consultant John Wiseman.