Foreign investment could pose risks for SMSFs in pension phase, warns expert
Investing in foreign markets may not be suitable for SMSFs in the pension phase, says an investment expert.
SMSF Adviser keeps the SMSF sector up to date with the latest and breaking news, and is the authoritative source of information for legal, compliance and regulatory updates.
SMSF Adviser’s news caters to all professionals in the SMSF sector, including accountants, financial planners and auditors.
Investing in foreign markets may not be suitable for SMSFs in the pension phase, says an investment expert.
A trustee doesn’t need to show reasons why they made a decision, they will only need to show they followed a proper decision-making process, ...
The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia has called on the government to exclude SMSFs from the Retirement Income Covenant because ...
The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia has called on the government to allow individuals to top up existing account-based income ...
The belief that discretionary trusts are being used as a tax haven is “monolithic thinking”, says a top legal specialist.
It’s clear that the ATO and ASIC, in their role as co-regulators, are committed to the continual monitoring of SMSF auditors, says one of ...
The SMSF sector continues to grow, according to the latest ATO figures.
Even if a beneficiary was receiving financial support from a person just before they died, they are not considered a death benefit ...
The absence of correct and complete documentation is one of the biggest issues facing SMSF auditors, says an industry expert.
ASIC took action against nine SMSF auditors in the quarter ending 31 December 2023.
Get the latest news and opinions delivered to your inbox each morning