
Data the Key to Advice in the Future
The key ingredient to building a successful wealth management practice is access to data, the head of a software company has said.
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ASIC Fund Establishment Focus to Intensify
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is likely to increase its scrutiny of the practice of setting up SMSFs in the co

ATO encourages earlier TBAR reporting
The ATO has indicated certain scenarios affecting an SMSF member’s transfer balance cap should be reported under the transfer balance accoun

Industry Shift To Real-time Inevitable
The SMSF industry will eventually move to a true real-time processing world as part of its evolution through using technology, as well as it

SMSFs Still On Track To Meet Retirement Goals
SMSFs in or transitioning to retirement remain appropriately positioned to reach their retirement goals, but more savings in super are requi

Govt Change Could Spell Disaster For SMSFs
The election of a Labor government as early as the second half of 2018 would likely result in major negative changes for the SMSF sector.
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DIY Admin SMSFs Up For Grabs
Across the industry, 15 per cent of SMSFs are administering their fund on their own, presenting growing concerns around how they will cope w

Pre-retiree Super Balances Dangerously Low
One-third of Australians aged between 50 and 70 had less than $50,000 in their superannuation, according to new research from MLC.
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SMSF Money On The Move
SMSF trustees are making significant changes to their asset allocations compared to previous years, according to the latest industry researc

Advisers, Accountants Neck and Neck
Advisers and accountants have an equal chance of servicing SMSFs’ unmet advice needs, however, several barriers have been identified, accord