BT Financial Group (BTFG) has finalised the components of its BT Panorama SMSF offer and has underlined the benefits of its modular approach, which aims to support SMSF advisory and accountancy businesses rather than redefine them.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Sydney-based CMH Financial Group and its sole director, Daniel White, following several instances of inappropriate SMSF advice.

The government has announced it will not be providing further compensation to two groups of investors in the collapsed Trio Capital.

The SMSF Association has included a recommendation in its 2016 budget submission to allow individuals to carry forward the unused amount of their non-concessional contributions cap, enabling them to make larger superannuation contributions when they have the capacity to do so.

Retirees, including those in an SMSF, needed to question and rationalise the level of fees when it came to active management as it was an issue receiving more attention, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).

The SMSF trust deed is the most important document when a member passes away as it ultimately determines how the death benefits are distributed, a leading superannuation legal firm has said.

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.