SMSFs with smaller balances were not found to be uneconomical over extended periods as some industry commentary has long suggested, the latest analysis from Class has revealed.

As the 2016 budget proposal for non-concessional contributions caps takes another twist, SMSF practitioners could be forgiven for thinking: “How long before the rules change yet again?”

The federal government has changed the proposed super legislation, replacing the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contributions cap with a yearly limit of $100,000.

The government has changed the proposed super legislation replacing the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contributions cap with a yearly limit of $100,000. Addressing a press conference this morning, Treasurer Scott Morrison said: “The measures are as follows to replace the lifetime non-concessional cap with an annual cap of $100,000 with a three-year bring-forward limited to those […]

The County Court of Victoria has convicted and sentenced Barry Patrick to six years and three months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to six charges following an investigation by ASIC.

Financial planners are finding it increasingly difficult to both attract and retain SMSF clients, according to the most recent industry research.

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