Kaplan Professional has expanded its qualification offering with the launch of a Graduate Certificate in Self Managed Superannuation Funds, the first of its kind in the country.

A former New South Wales company director, who ASIC said persuaded investors to set up SMSFs and pay about $618,000 for sham property investments, has been found guilty of six charges fraudulent misappropriation.

Carefully structuring and framing client discussions around boosting super contributions is necessary for clients aged under 45 and also requires the right timing.

SMSFs had been an amateur’s do-it-yourself project for too long, however, there were promising signs of advice take-up despite the possibility of higher costs through using an expert, according to industry consultant John Wiseman.

Miller SuperSolutions is developing a new all-inclusive financial services education platform.

After a period of uncertainty surrounding limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA), both SMSF advisers and trustees had moved on and continued to use the structure in their funds, according to an industry lawyer.

A person’s will cannot generally direct the distribution of superannuation benefits. Their SMSF and their will can, however, work together to maximise benefits paid to the deceased person’s beneficiaries, says Michael Harkin.

Kaplan Professional has developed an efficient and practical solution for qualifying accountants seeking a limited Australian financial services licence (AFSL).

The federal government announcement last week of its intention to implement the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) recommendation to have the purpose of superannuation enshrined in law has been met with a mixed reaction from the SMSF sector.