Unlisted property funds had a stellar 2017, with total returns three times stronger than those of Australian equities, making it one of the year’s best-performing asset classes.

SMSF advisers must get on the front foot in relation to the opportunities for their clients’ family SMSF strategies arising from the federal government’s budget measure to increase the number of members allowed in a fund, an SMSF expert has said.

SMSF advisers must think outside the square when it comes to opportunities surrounding the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) and remain vigilant for unexpected scenarios, according to DBA Lawyers.

Nick Shugg provides more relevant performance tables against which SMSF trustees can measure the performance of their funds, in what will be a regular newsletter feature.

The bond market is significantly more sensitive to changes in yields today than it was 10 years ago, according to Janus Henderson Investors.

A major challenge for SMSF investors is their of lack understanding of alternative asset classes and products such as peer-to-peer lending, one lender has said.