Regardless of the travel SMSF trustees are planning, their legal obligations associated with running a fund do not cease. Tim Miller highlights the requirements needing to be satisfied and some available solutions.

Having the SMSF trust deed updated automatically can greatly assist trustees in satisfying their compliance requirements, writes Peter Townsend.

Accountants servicing SMSF clients currently find themselves at the crossroads due to the new licensing regime. Vicki Stylianou outlines their options and the implications of their choices.

he use of gearing within SMSFs is sparking increased interest. Daniel Butler and Tina Conitsiotis detail some of the tips and traps associated with this type of strategy.

There have been several key updates to the rules and regulations affecting SMSFs in the upcoming 2014 financial year. One of the most significant changes is the introduction of the market valuation requirement for all assets held under a superannuation fund. Following these changes, a particular SMSF is likely to be affected in myriad ways, depending […]

Updating the SMSF trust deed is something that should be done on a regular basis. But how one goes about it can be contentious and auto updates need careful assessment, Kathleen Conroy reports.

If it has been a while since you’ve reminded your clients about the need to review and update their SMSF investment strategy, now is probably a good time to do so. Not doing so could leave the fund open to the new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) penalty regime, which could impose a fine of up to $11,000.