SMSF
ASIC signals SMSF identifier relief
The regulator has indicated that SMSFs with corporate trustees will get more time to sign up to new identifier requirements, three weeks before the new rule is due to kick in.
Tahn SharpeMarch 12, 2019
SMSF
SMSF
No more ‘whingeing’; SMSFs about more than franking credits
The SMSF Association’s Jordan George says that while Labor’s franking credit policy is unfair, people should stop complaining and refocus on the ‘greater rationale’ behind self-directed funds.
Tahn SharpeFebruary 21, 2019
SMSF
$500K SMSF minimum ‘completely arbitrary’
Industry heads roundly criticised the Productivity Commission’s $500,000 minimum SMSF benchmark, but were warned that if an agreement wasn’t reached a ‘blunt instrument’ would come.
Tahn SharpeFebruary 20, 2019
SMSF
‘It’s the SMSF segment’s turn’ for more regulatory scrutiny
The head of a representative body for APRA-regulated funds has told SMSF advisers it’s the self-directed superannuant industry’s turn to endure the attention of regulators.
Matthew SmithFebruary 20, 2019
SMSF
Politics of influence: behind the SMSF lobby
Politics will ultimately play a significant role in the suitability of the SMSF structure for many Australians, but SMSF Association chair Deborah Ralston hopes evidence-based lobbying will prevail.
Matthew SmithFebruary 19, 2019
SMSF
APRA funds take note: married couples like SMSFs
Almost 90 per cent of the 1.1 million ATO-regulated self-managed super funds are set up by married couples who have pooled their assets, something APRA-regulated funds don’t allow.
Matthew SmithFebruary 19, 2019
SMSF
Advisers should direct trustees to ATO courses: ASIC
The regulator says advisers should be encouraging would-be SMSF trustees to undertake ATO online training. The SMSF Association’s Liam Shorte agrees and says the sooner the better.
Tahn SharpeFebruary 19, 2019