Hostplus enters into MoU with Club Super over possible merger
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Discussions in relation to a merger between two industry funds have kicked off as they enter into a memorandum of understanding.
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The Reserve Bank has released the outcome of its monthly board meeting for July, amid widespread expectation of more rate cuts.
Funds eye merger to create 320k-plus member pool
Two super funds are eyeing a merger, potentially creating a pool of $22 billion in funds between the two of them if successful.
Super fund in hot water as class action looms
A class action has been brought against a superannuation fund over allegations of conflicted remuneration using members’ funds.
‘Ride to hell’: SMSFs dump blue-chip stocks
Blue-chip stocks have fallen out of favour with SMSF investors over the past 12 months, as low returns and the royal commission rear their
Big four firm outlines new financial year checklist for SMSFs
With the new financial year starting, one of the big four accounting firms has highlighted the key areas on which SMSF professionals should
SMSF investors initiate legal action against audit firm
A group of SMSFs has commenced legal action against an audit firm and the director of a private equity firm for investment losses they suffe
Prominent SMSF lawyer joins SMSF Association board
The SMSF Association has appointed Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers partner Scott Hay-Bartlem to its board, effective from 1 July.
Another adviser banned over super and insurance advice
A financial adviser has been banned from providing financial services for five years after ASIC surveillance found he had switched the super
SMSFA receives RPL credit for specialist designation
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority has awarded the SMSF Association’s SMSF Specialist Adviser designation with a credit
Changes to SuperStream deadline creating confusion for SMSF sector
The announcement in the budget that the deadline for the SuperStream changes would be deferred has created confusion about when SuperStream
High-risk SMSFs under increased pressure with new return labels
The requirement for funds to report Part A qualifications in their return could place strain on the relationship between auditors and accoun
Adviser receives permanent ban over super switching advice
ASIC has permanently banned a financial adviser from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities after he advised clients
Government still mulling over 3-yearly audit cycle
Senator Jane Hume says the government is still in the process of considering the outcomes of the consultation it undertook on introducing a
ATO issues correction about late lodgement emails to tax agents
The ATO has mistakenly issued some tax agents with an email regarding late lodgements for returns due 5 June, and reconfirmed that where the
Control considerations flagged with death benefit pensions for children
When starting retirement phase pension accounts, SMSF professionals and their clients should think carefully about how it might impact the a
Processing time frames with clearing houses ‘catching out’ clients
With contributions taking up to 10 days to reach a super fund when processed through a superannuation clearing house, clients may want to lo
SMSFs cautioned on breaches with unpaid trust distributions
SMSFs that invest in non-geared unit trusts have been warned on the importance of paying trust distributions in a timely manner, as failure
ATO updates online services for SMSF members
SMSF members will now have greater visibility over their super transactions when using myGov, with the ATO adding new features to its online
Morrison government outlines priorities for super sector
The Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, Jane Hume, has outlined plans to improve member outc
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