A global dialogue about the role of superannuation investing in infrastructure projects was a key message to come out of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Investment Interchange.

An SMSF technical expert has warned practitioners and trustees to be mindful of the three regimes in existence when looking at addressing breaches of the contributions caps.

Low term deposit rates and the need for better diversification are driving advisers to consider the opportunities in commercial property for SMSFs.

The legal need for the investment strategy of an SMSF to specify the asset allocations to be employed by the fund is a misconception among both trustees and advisers, according to a technical expert servicing the industry.

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) and Australian SMSF Members Association (ASMA) have refuted claims SMSF investments are inflating residential property prices.

Increased attention on aggressive marketing for property borrowing within SMSFs has the industry considering whether further licensing is necessary in order to safeguard trustees.

SMSF service provider Mclowd is set to increase the speed of its administration platform and marketplace development after securing additional funding of $300,000.

The ability for SMSF auditors to be across all issues present in the sector continues to be a challenge and potentially a significant risk, according to an insurance expert servicing the space.

The Australian Taxation Office is turning to issuing garnishee notices on individuals’ superannuation savings as a means of recovering money owed to it and has already made an unsuccessful attempt to do so.