Owning assets inside an SMSF or any other superannuation structure continues to be the most effective protection against bankruptcy, according to a legal expert on insolvency. “Superannuation probably remains the best form of asset protection against a future bankruptcy of a trustee that there is as long as it’s not done to abuse the process,” Jones […]

SMSF advisers need to be mindful of applying the correct legislation governing the super fund when giving retirement saving advice, according to a specialist superannuation lawyer. “Whenever I get asked a superannuation question, of course there is the trust deed, but one of the first things I look at is what’s the law of the […]

Mortgage brokers are currently showing themselves to be the strongest lead generators for limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA), a senior Westpac executive has said. “What are we seeing in terms of applications? We’re seeing very strong growth out of mortgage brokers. We’re spending a lot of time across both the Westpac and St George brands […]

Financial solutions provider Wealth Within has launched an investment platform that offers SMSFs the ability to implement gearing strategies.

A new service to assist SMSF practitioners transition and develop more profitable practices has been officially launched to market.

The legal need for the investment strategy of an SMSF to specify the asset allocations to be employed by the fund is a misconception among both trustees and advisers, according to a technical expert servicing the industry.

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) and Australian SMSF Members Association (ASMA) have refuted claims SMSF investments are inflating residential property prices.

SMSF service provider Mclowd is set to increase the speed of its administration platform and marketplace development after securing additional funding of $300,000.

The ability for SMSF auditors to be across all issues present in the sector continues to be a challenge and potentially a significant risk, according to an insurance expert servicing the space.