Speaking at the SMSF Association’s national conference in Melbourne this morning, Senator Frydenberg acknowledged that the future of borrowing in superannuation is an “important and sensitive” issue for the SMSF sector.
“However, we do need to get the policy setting right and bear in mind that a valid consideration is that super is intended to generate a reliable and sustainable retirement income,” he said.
Senator Frydenberg said the government intends to consult on this recommendation with “an open mind,” and said the government’s intention is to explore “the full range” of options in this area.
“For example should personal guarantees by self-managed super funds trustees be banned?” he said.
“Should we be doing more to improve the standards of advice given to SMSF trustees considering leveraged investments?
“These are all important issues for the industry to continue to provide government with their views.
“We will consult with all parties to ensure that we are in a position to make a fully informed decision that serves the best long-term interest of consumers and delivers a financial system which is resilient as possible to economic and financial shocks.”
Senator Frydenberg’s comments appear to me to be about potential changes to the rules. Not a consideration of banning LRBA’s altogether. Good news in my opinion.
And what Ralph said!!
“For example should personal guarantees by self-managed super funds trustees be banned? he said”
Absolutely. How is it a non-recourse loan if the bank has recourse to a guarantors assets in the event the property sale doesn’t meet the outstanding liabilities?
Yes Minister!!!!!