The super changes proposed in the budget will have an enormous effect on the industry. SuperAuditors director Shelley Banton shares the inquiries she’s been fielding from the SMSF industry and reveals whether the changes will impact the SMSF audit function.

We speak to Grant Abbott about the 2016 budget.

SMSFs have been described as the original disrupter of the superannuation sector but it seems now the disruptor is being disrupted itself. Joining us to discuss this is NowInfinity principal Grant Abbott.

The ATO recently issued a practical compliance guideline regarding limited recourse borrowing arrangements, which have been up in the air for a little while. Joining me to talk about the implications of this for SMSFs is NowInfinity principal Grant Abbott.

Many SMSFs participate in employee share schemes. SMSF Association director technical and professional standards Graeme Colley reveals how the arrangements work and what trustees need to be mindful of.

In late July, ASIC released Information Sheets 205 and 206 as new guidelines for the industry. AMP SMSF head of policy and technical Peter Burgess shares his view on the areas covered, in particular the implications of recommending a minimum balance and exit strategies.

Recent discussions surrounding the taxation superannuation benefits have targeted the SMSF sector and perhaps somewhat unfairly. Joining us is SMSF Association Chief Executive Andrea Slattery to discuss the issue.

Last year the Financial System Inquiry handed down a recommendation that gearing within Super Funds should be banned. It didn’t get a lot of industry support at the time, and joining us is Graeme Colley from SPAA to discuss the situation.

Listed Investment Companies have experienced a resurgence in recent times and are resonating particularly well with SMSF investors. Joining us today is Sebastian Evans from Naos to talk about the situation.