Recent Commentary
Superannuation boosts Australian savings pool
A new study shows compulsory superannuation is significantly increasing Australia’s savings pool, thereby lowering dependence of foreign investment and boosting local investment. The finding comes a..
Share trading facility to include managed funds
A new electronically-based ASX product will allow self-managed super fund investors to trade in managed funds in the same way they buy or sell shares. The ASX’s new mFund Settlement Service operates..
ATO urges SMSFs to prepare for change
The Australian Taxation Office is calling on SMSF trustees to be organised and proactive in the transition to new SuperStream regulations, which will be introduced from 1 July, 2014. The changes will ..
ASIC targets property spruikers
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has targeted property spruikers posing as financial advisors in its address at the annual conference for SMSF professionals. According to ASI..
Younger demand for SMSFs growing
Self-managed super funds have been steadily growing in popularity over recent years, with demand for DIY super even extending to younger people, according to new research. While people aged over 50 st..
More SMSF trustees need sound financial plan: report
A new report on self-managed super funds in retirement shows that just over half of SMSF trustees have a written financial plan. The study from Vanguard and Rice Warner also found only 37% of the surv..
