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.

An SMSF technical expert has warned practitioners and trustees to be mindful of the three regimes in existence when looking at addressing breaches of the contributions caps.

Low term deposit rates and the need for better diversification are driving advisers to consider the opportunities in commercial property for SMSFs.

The legal need for the investment strategy of an SMSF to specify the asset allocations to be employed by the fund is a misconception among both trustees and advisers, according to a technical expert servicing the industry.