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The great remuneration shake-up

The financial planning industry is about to undergo a major change in its remuneration structures. Karin Derkley takes a look at the general mood towards this change and the implications some of the suggested amendments will have for SMSF advisers.... read more »

Govt applies SMSF common sense

Position supported by sector authorities

By Darin Tyson-Chan

The SMSF sector has applauded the government's response to the Cooper review's sector recommendations.... read more »

SMSF loan requirement consequences significant

Could result in future problems

By Darin Tyson-Chan

Abiding by certain SMSF borrowing requests can lead to future problems for the fund.... read more »

Nearly 200 SMSFs made non-complying

ATO still seeks to help fix problems

By Julie May

The ATO made 185 self-managed super funds non-complying in the year to June 2010.... read more »

JB Global ventures into emerging markets

Capital-protected offering launched

By Darin Tyson-Chan

Investors have a new capital-protected fund available to gain access to the emerging markets of China and India.... read more »

Backflip on SMSF trustee stamp duty

Unintended consequence corrected

By Darin Tyson-Chan

NSW stamp duty laws disadvantaging individual SMSF trustees have been amended.... read more »

SMSF planners need repositioning

Conventional posturing ineffective

By Darin Tyson-Chan

To get an effective foothold in the SMSF market, planners may need to reposition themselves.... read more »

• SMSF sector predicted to decline
• HNW establishes accountants' exemption solution
• Multiport adds yearly service
• Practices boost SMSF resources
• NSW stamp duty changes impact SMSF trustees
• SMSF gearing strategies on the rise
• Calls for SMSF audit price scrutiny
• ATO focuses on related party transactions
• SPAA becomes recognised tax agent association
• Fiducian in licensee talks over SMSF offering