ATO embarks on new SMSF research survey
The ATO has embarked on a new survey for SMSFs aiming to further gain a better understanding of the SMSF audience and market.The new self-managed super funds (SMSF) audience market…
Budget measures designed to give retirees control in increasingly ‘opaque’ super environment
Senator Jane Hume has assured that the superannuation measures announced in the federal budget aren’t aimed to force retirees to draw down on savings but instead create greater control in…
ASIC’s hands tied on affordable advice
ASIC commissioner Danielle Press has suggested a large number of the changes demanded by industry in the regulator’s affordable advice consultation were “above my pay grade”, indicating major action may…
ASIC takes action against SMSF property ‘one-stop shop’
The regulator has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against a collapsed SMSF services firm for allegedly paying illegal bonuses to advisers around the purchase of property through SMSFs.ASIC has commenced…