The SMSF Association is continuing its push for a sustainable and measured policy approach to superannuation in the wake of the recent federal election and will continue to lobby for super objectives and principles to be enshrined in legislation.

Political parties that continued to pursue super policy changes would do so at their own electoral peril, as demonstrated by the clear message from the recent election result, according to an industry executive.

The United States private rental apartment sector was providing investors with twice the rental yield and less associated risk compared to the Australian investment apartment sector, according to global investment manager Spire Capital. Spire Capital said it had invested in a $5 billion portfolio of private rent seniors housing and multifamily apartment communities, demonstrating “stabilised […]

SuperConcepts has launched its first education initiative for trustees via an online education course, which will help simplify the way trustees learn about the requirements and responsibilities of running their SMSF. Although specifically designed for SMSF trustees who receive an ATO education direction, the course is also available to anyone who wants to learn more […]

Impressive Australian initial public offering (IPO) returns in May pointed to a strong IPO market for 2016, according to OnMarket BookBuilds.  According to the stock market listings and placements platform’s “April/May IPO Report 2016”, during the month of May, companies listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) delivered strong gains of 9.4 per cent, following […]

The SMSF Association has appointed Craig Jameson as its corporate development general manager, with the professional body’s expansion into the trustee market an important aspect of his new job.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has sent a final warning to 185 approved SMSF auditors that their registration will be cancelled if their outstanding annual statements are not lodged with fees paid by 22 July.

The SMSF Association and Morgans Financial have joined forces to offer the stockbroking and wealth management firm’s advisers a range of education, training and accreditation offerings.