Morrison dumps associations on code monitoring
The federal government will introduce a single disciplinary body for financial advice, forcing the FPA and AFA to abandon their attempts to become a code
SMSF numbers triple in 20 years
SMSF numbers have tripled over the past two decades and assets held within them now represent a third of Australia’s total superannuation pool, according to
Retirement alliance endorses government review
The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System (the Alliance) has welcomed the federal government’s Review into the Retirement Savings System and has put forward five
ATO releases updated guidelines on SMSF changes
The ATO has released updated guidelines for trustees around how to make changes to their SMSFs within a compliant framework. The new guidelines contain details
SMSF investment strategies and diversification
The ATO has sent letters of concern to approximately 17,700 SMSFs that hold 90 per cent or more total investments in a single asset or
Tips and traps of DIY super
Recent market volatility and the aftermath of the royal commission has prompted many Australians to look a little closer at their superannuation fund and their
Financial planning customers want more SMSF advice
A new ASIC report has highlighted demand for further advice on the specifics of SMSFs among the Australian population, particularly among those who have a
ATO investment strategy crackdown
ATO warns trustees with poor diversification to review strategy. After announcing that it will be writing to SMSF trustees with a high concentration of one