Auditors subject to ‘exponential’ scrutiny
The professional obligations and independence of auditors are being increasingly scrutinised as SMSFs continue on their upward trajectory, according to...
The professional obligations and independence of auditors are being increasingly scrutinised as SMSFs continue on their upward trajectory, according to...
Despite acknowledging a majority of trustees are “responsible and compliant”, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned it will be...
Industry associations have welcomed additional disclosure requirements proposed by the corporate regulator but questioned whether the sector is being disproportionately...
No wholesale review of the SMSF sector is necessary, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), which has...
SMSF trustees are three times more likely to seek offshore stocks than other investors, according to new data from Skaffold.
Heffron has launched an online compliance tool for SMSF practitioners, according to an announcement from the company.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has acted upon its SMSF taskforce findings, releasing new proposed guidelines for self-managed...
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is encouraging its members to seek specialist education regarding SMSF lending to...
The “enduring popularity” of SMSFs is being driven by advances in technology, with trustees increasingly bypassing “middle men” such as...
Industry bodies are calling for more stringent licensing conditions for practitioners involved in advising on investment products to SMSF trustees.