The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) has declared it will be raising a few specific issues about superannuation legislation with the new federal government in the immediate future.

Specialist SMSF service provider Heffron SMSF Solutions has further strengthened its online range of services for advisers and accountants with the launch of its Investment Strategy Compliance capability.

ASIC has released proposed guidance to improve the quality of SMSF advice given to investors, specifically the need for better disclosure requirements in relation to establishing an SMSF.

Not-for-profit superannuation funds are considering the benefits of broadening their offering into SMSF services, as it is a key factor in retaining members most at risk of setting up an SMSF.

CoreData today named the finalists for the inaugural CoreData SMSF Service Provider Awards, recognising the best participants in Australia’s largest retirement savings sector.

A recent Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ruling on pensions has not addressed how SMSFs should treat a situation where more than one pension is in existence and they are all underpaid for the financial year.

SMSF members considering deliberately breaching the excess concessional contributions cap under the new rules as a tax deferral strategy need to be mindful of a few factors, including the ability to cover the excess contributions charge, according to a specialist SMSF lawyer.

Engage Super Audits has launched its fixed-fee offering, the Engage Loyalty Program, which promises a cost-effective and quicker turnaround time for SMSF audits.

Advisers need more education on the precise process of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) in order to avoid errors, delays and penalties.