Advisers crucial to amending retirement gender gap
A study has suggested that easier access to advice for older single women without children may be key, with the cohort still facing poor ret
A study has suggested that easier access to advice for older single women without children may be key, with the cohort still facing poor ret
Following a recommendation from the review of the Tax Practitioners Board to level the playing field for accountants in terms of SMSF advice
A legislative instrument which is designed to protect SMSF trustees from adverse in-house asset issues where they provide rental deferrals h
The ATO has reminded SMSFs that in order to complete rollovers from 1 October next year, they will need to use SuperStream, and that there
In light of the research report into SMSF operating costs which disputed previously reported figures, one service provider says SMSFs may be
With SMSF and retail investors often missing out on ASX capital raisings, the SMSF Association and Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Asso
Recently released draft exposure legislation will require trustees of super funds, including SMSFs, to exercise their powers in the best fin
Advisers helping clients with an insurance claim will need to apply for a licence variation under new reforms introduced to Parliament in r
The licensing and advice framework around high-net worth clients and wholesale investor definition could be further improved, according to a
A former Queensland property developer has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of six counts of fraud invo
With the end of the year drawing closer, the ATO has outlined some of the cut-off dates and deadlines applying for members wanting to apply
With ASIC currently undertaking consultation on limited advice issues, a compliance expert has called on the government to address certain a
Recent research indicating that SMSFs can be more cost-efficient than public offer funds for balances above a certain threshold does not jus
First-time pass rates dipped for the October exam, while second sitters saw slightly more success.
The economy could be better off by over $630 billion each year if every Australian accessed professional taxation and financial advice, but
While there has been a longstanding debate on costs and returns when comparing APRA-regulated funds and SMSFs, a new SMSF Association survey
Following discussions with senator Jane Hume, the accounting body says a proposed framework which removes basic strategic advice on contrib
With the pandemic impacting the financial positions of many retirees, the inadequacy of account-based pensions has left many superannuation
For SMSF clients wanting to make a deathbed member payment, it is critical that potential issues such as those relating to the trust deed ar
With the ATO expected to release its final non-arm’s length income ruling soon, one law firm hopes the ATO will provide clarification on t
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