Recent concerns about the effect of SMSF investing on Australian residential property prices can potentially be alleviated through fractional investment methods to access the popular assets class, according to a financial services property manager.

Independent product provider Wealthtrac has developed a mobile app to enhance its SMSF platform, enabling users to set up an SMSF and gain access to information and education.

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 […]

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) will adopt its own financial planning services standard in place of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) measure. “After extensive consultation with our members and affirmation of our board, the IPA wishes to announce Pronouncement 11 will be established in place of APES 230, issued by the […]

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.

A global dialogue about the role of superannuation investing in infrastructure projects was a key message to come out of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Investment Interchange.