The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Charterhill Group founder George Nowak from providing financial advice until 3 July 2017 as a result of his status as an undischarged bankrupt.

The SMSF Association has slammed proposals to open up superannuation to a variety of uses, warning such a move ran the risk of destroying the primary objective of the compulsory super scheme.

Cromwell properties have a higher lease retention than our competitors as we treat each tenant as a client, the same as investors.

SMSF business owners must ensure they refined their ideal client, as a single value proposition for SMSF services and advice was no longer viable, according to an industry expert.

The latest sector research has shown SMSF trustees are continuing to move away from cash and term deposits to pursue opportunities for higher returns overseas.

The “2015 Intergenerational Report” has reinforced the urgency around improving policy frameworks for superannuation, as current measures will not sustain the enormous demographic shift facing Australia, industry participants have said.

SMSF specialist software provider BGL Corporate Solutions has teamed up with property data firm CoreLogic RP Data to launch the first automated property depreciation facility for the sector.

Choosing an SMSF administration provider is a more complex process than it may seem on the surface. Olivia Long takes us through the pros and cons of the options available.

Risk tolerance specialist FinaMetrica has raised concerns over the levels of risk incorporated in SMSF portfolios due to a concentration of domestic equities.