The latest ATO statistics have shown SMSF members in retirement have historically been drawing down more than the minimum pension required.

SMSFs with a lifetime pension in place could face conflicting legislative instruments due to the current economic climate, a technical expert has said.

The negative impact COVID-19 has had on investment markets could result in solvency issues for SMSFs with complying defined benefit pensions, a leading actuary has said.

Advisers may not be recognising the advantages of using partial commutations for drawdowns above the minimum pension, a technical specialist has said.