The arrival of transferable custody receipts (TraCR) in the Australian market early next year will provide a new and significant investment opportunity for SMSFs to own and trade the top United States-listed companies on an Australian exchange in Australian dollars.

The SMSF Association has welcomed the introduction to Parliament of the federal government’s superannuation legislation, which contains improved transition measures.

The SMSF Owners’ Alliance (SMSFOA) has warned the federal government’s approach to superannuation reform and Labor’s latest backflip on super have created a loss of faith and confidence in the system.

Treasurer Scott Morrison has today introduced three superannuation-related bills to Parliament – the Superannuation (Objective) Bill, Fair and Sustainable Superannuation Bill and Excess Transfer Balance Tax Bill – which contain improved transition measures.

The draft superannuation measures have underlying complexities that will make it harder for SMSF trustees to comply under the new regime.

Online property portal Aofun has unveiled its Nominee Sale Platform, an off-the-plan resale facility, which can provide SMSFs with an alternative avenue for acquiring property and at a discount.

Australia-based investment manager Jaipur Asset Management (Jaipur AM) has created a new fund that will enable sophisticated investors, including SMSFs, to gain exposure to Indian equities.