The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Peter Hogan as its new head of technical.

The SMSF industry is split between knowing whether the current existing or budget announced non-concessional contribution (NCC) rules apply to clients, according to an online poll.

Colonial First State (CFS) is set to release its new cash management solution on 1 July, providing advisers with real-time visibility of their SMSF clients’ cash flow in and out of their FirstWrap Plus Investment accounts.

The SMSF Association has taken issue with criticism of the SMSF sector in articles that appeared in the consumer press over the past few days.

More than half of trustees have said the federal government’s proposed changes to superannuation will greatly influence their vote at the upcoming election, according to a member association survey.

Superannuation tax changes should not be applied retrospectively, however, both major parties had broken that convention, which would result in hardship and unfairness for trustees, according to the SMSF Owners’ Alliance (SMSFOA). “Both political parties have now announced what amount to retrospective tax policies, both effectively taxing our already saved superannuation assets,” SMSFOA chairman Bruce […]

AMP Capital has entered into a partnership with exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer BetaShares and in the coming months will launch an initial three exchange-traded managed funds suitable for SMSF trustees and self-directed investors.  Under the alliance, the AMP Capital Dynamic Markets Fund, Global Property Securities Fund and Global Infrastructure Securities Fund will be listed on […]

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has revealed its four-pronged approach for its SMSF arm in the next 12 months is comprised of broadening its offer, filling any service gaps, simplifying its technology and investing in education.