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.

The provision of administration services is one of the most competitive areas in the SMSF sector. But with innovation and developments, have come pitfalls as well. Joining us today is Super Guardian’s Olivia Long to discuss this issue.

New consideration needs to be given to estate planning in light of the super reforms. SuperConcepts SMSF technical and private wealth executive manager Graeme Colley identifies some areas requiring attention.

Delving deeper into the findings of the latest CommBank SMSF Report with CBA head of SMSF customers Marcus Evans.

Welcome to the video wrap from day two of the 2017 SMSF Association National Conference.