Improving the capability of trustees is an important goal, but the measures used to do so should not result in negative unintended consequences.

Key SMSF stakeholders are concerned about the new powers the ATO will be granted to prevent sector rollovers in suspicious circumstances.

A super-switching case back in 2005 could be a warning sign against the proposal to grant new ATO powers to prevent some SMSF establishments.

Trustees and advisers must acknowledge the many compliance obligations involved in property
investing before committing to an acquisition.

A low SMSF audit fee is not necessarily a sign the annual process is not being provided at a satisfactory professional standard.

Advisers must be aware of both the incumbent and amended limited recourse borrowing rules in order to avoid compliance issues.

The SMSF sector and greater financial services industry supports having the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, but its funding remains contentious.

European small-cap companies have been unpopular among investors over the past decade, but current valuations suggest a rethink is warranted.

SMSF trustees will have legal obligations under the new legislation protecting compensation claims of child sexual abuse victims.