SMSF
More money, less new funds: SMSFs reshape
The shine may be wearing off SMSFs, but advisers should be encouraged by higher average balances and increased demand for services according to Merit Wealth's Garth McNally.
Tahn SharpeJuly 19, 2019
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SMSF
SMSF member increase downed by craft beer proposal
It’s been called the “most miscellaneous Bill” ever seen; a proposal to increase SMSF members from 4 to 6 combined with a plan to reduce tax on small kegs of craft beer.
Tahn SharpeMay 9, 2019
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
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