The latest industry research has shown SMSFs with low balances grow to levels allowing them to become cost-efficient very quickly.

SMSFs with balances of $200,000 or more are as cost-effective as public offer funds, new research has shown.

Greater efficiencies in the retirement income system could allow people to have adequate retirement income without an increase in the superannuation guarantee, a retirement review has claimed.

When considering six-member SMSFs, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has hinted at an important trap advisers must remember.

An increase in the super guarantee levy may still go ahead at the scheduled time, but a decision on the matter will not be made until the first half of next year, a government minister has said.