An SMSF strategy specialist has predicted a solid investment opportunity may soon exist for SMSF members if the government decides to issue specific bonds to help fund the infrastructure projects announced in last night’s federal budget.

The SMSF Association has applauded the federal budget provision that will allow retirees to contribute up to $300,000 from the sale proceeds of their homes when downsizing as a non-concessional superannuation contribution regardless of their $1.6 million total super balance.

More SMSFs are taking strategic positions in hedged exchange-traded funds (ETF) in order to deal with currency risks, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).

The changes to super announced in last year’s federal budget are almost upon us. And while many Australians will not be significantly affected, SMSFs and individuals with larger super balances are likely to feel the negative effects from 1 July.

Delivering on client expectations in regard to portfolio construction and investment diversification is the key objective SMSF advisers are looking to achieve, whether through traditional face-to-face advice or via the emerging online automated model.

The treatment of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) assets under current draft legislation will diminish the opportunities for SMSFs to implement well thought out strategies, an industry technical expert has warned.

Australians will continue to establish SMSFs in the new world of superannuation post-1 July, however, new trustees and members have been warned to consider their assets due to the level of limitations with the changes.

Following a divorce, over 40 per cent of women will actively change their SMSF’s investment strategy, according to a recent report.

Time is running out for superannuants to ramp up their balances, as well as acquire new business premises via an SMSF, before the opportunity is gone for good, according to HLB Mann Judd.