Peer-to-peer (P2P) lender SocietyOne has revealed it is working hard to improve its application process and overall experience for its investor lenders, which comprise a mix of institutional and sophisticated clients, including SMSFs.

Smaller initial public offerings (IPO) easily outperformed larger IPOs on the Australian Securities Exchange during 2016, while company floats as a sector delivered much better returns than the broader share market, a new report has found.

Relevant industry body experience and a number of specific professional attributes are the factors that made John Maroney the ideal person to take over as chief executive of the SMSF Association, according to its chair, Andrew Gale.

BGL Corporate Solutions has upgraded its big data capabilities, comprising new data filters within Simple Fund 360, which will allow SMSF administrators to take a proactive approach to the super changes starting on 1 July.

MA Operator’s new tool that produces records of advice (ROA) in a matter of seconds, rather than half an hour, is already resonating well with advisers as it removes significant costs for businesses and increases the accuracy of advice.