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BTIM builds upon SMSF strategy

BT Investment Management (BTIM) is continuing its activity in the SMSF space, almost 18 months since it placed a greater focus on the segment.

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Business News

Standards legislation change gets green tick

The SMSF Association has given its support to the changes to the draft legislation covering the professional standards of financial advice.

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Accounting

SOAs flagged as priority for accountants

Accountants moving into the world of financial advice under the licensing regime should exercise great caution when it came to preparing statements of advice (SOA) as it was an area they must get right, according to a sector expert.

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Superannuation

Report begins to address gender gap: ASFA

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed the release of the Senate Economics References Committee report on women in retirement, saying it acknowledges issues outside of super, including pay rates and workforce participation.

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ETFs

iShares expects SMSF interest in new series

BlackRock is anticipating strong activity from SMSF trustees for its new proposition, the iShares Core suite of exchange-traded funds (ETF), which comprises two newly launched ETFs

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Business News

Fiducian unveils expanded SMSF admin

Fiducian subsidiary Fiducian Business Services (FBS) is set to boost its focus on SMSF administration this year following an expansion, with plans to lift the number of SMSFs it administers.

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Business News

DomaCom praises government stance on Kidman

Fractional property investment firm DomaCom has praised Treasurer Scott Morrison’s decision to block the sale of Kidman Station to a Chinese consortium on the grounds it could be contrary to the national interest.

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ETFs

AMP Capital ETF venture targets SMSFs

AMP Capital has entered into a partnership with exchange-traded fund issuer BetaShares and in the coming months will launch an initial three exchange-traded managed funds suitable for SMSF trustees and self-directed investors.

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Estate Planning

Advisers should look at estate planning focus

A senior legal executive has recommended SMSF advisers become specialists in estate planning to effectively strengthen their advice proposition and their practice models.

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Business News

New client considerations

Advisers need to take into account several factors when contemplating servicing a new SMSF client. Michael Hallinan looks at a dozen important issues for practitioners to assess in these situations. When taking on a new SMSF client, should an adviser first undertake an engagement audit of the fund? If so, why? And if such an […]

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