Introducing a cooling off period in the process of switching super funds or moving money out of the sector could mitigate the potential loss to fraudulent behaviour, the outgoing ASIC Chair said.

When it comes to contributions using the downsizer strategy there are some rules that need to be considered, a leading technical specialist said.

The SMSF industry struggles with understanding Part A qualifications. While SMSF auditors must issue them under their ...

The SMSF Association said ASIC’s Review of SMSF Establishment Advice (Report 824) is a critical reminder of the need for the SMSF sector to maintain a strong focus on professional advice standards.

The Opposition financial services minister said the government will continue to “tinker” with the superannuation system ...

Technology-driven financial products are opening new opportunities for SMSFs to diversify their portfolios, a tech developer ...

The SMSF Association will continue to push for a more pragmatic and phased timeline for the implementation of the new pay day ...

Asset-test exempt income streams will only lose their status if and when they are commuted, said a specialist legal counsel.

Trustees face not only traditional compliance hurdles but also the challenge of adapting to new technologies and market ...

The central bank has announced the official cash rate decision for its November monetary policy meeting. The Reserve Bank of ...

The ATO is reminding SMSF trustees they can only accept allowable contributions. The regulator said for a contribution to be allowable it must be an accepted type of contribution, such as mandated and ...

Investment scams remained the leading source of financial loss, nearing $196 million, a 2.5 per cent increase from 2024, according to a report from a global accounting firm.