SMSF trustees were turning to low-volatility stocks to complement the large caps in their portfolios, particularly as continued volatility was expected in the next year, according to investment manager AllianceBernstein (AB).

SMSF allocations to cash and term deposits increased almost 3 per cent in the March quarter as investors reacted cautiously to current volatile market conditions, according to the latest analysis from OneVue.

BT Investment Management (BTIM) is continuing its activity in the SMSF space, almost 18 months since it placed a greater focus on the segment.

Fiducian subsidiary Fiducian Business Services (FBS) is set to boost its focus on SMSF administration this year following an expansion, with plans to lift the number of SMSFs it administers.

Fractional property investment firm DomaCom has praised Treasurer Scott Morrison’s decision to block the sale of Kidman Station to a Chinese consortium on the grounds it could be contrary to the national interest.