"It is encouraging that despite market fluctuations and general investment uncertainty worldwide, the June 2011 Superannuation Satisfaction report from consumer researcher Roy Morgan has found that 75% of SMSF members are... read more →
Most Australians are invested in the sharemarket as part of their superannuation savings. The average super investment will comprise a mix of shares, government and corporate bonds, cash, and some... read more →
From 1 July 2011, the ATO implemented new smsf regulations legislative standards on collectables and personal use assets purchased by self-managed super funds (SMSFs). The objective was to ensure that... read more →
SMSF Trends confirmed by Newcastle / Hunter firm The increase in establishing self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) by younger people as seen by Andrew Frith, CEO of The Self-Managed Super Specialists,... read more →
Self managed super funds are similar to other super funds as they are designed to help you build your super savings so you can have the lifestyle you want in... read more →
It's Your Retirement Plan and It Should Be Revisited Regularly. After lots of consideration and advice, you have your carefully crafted retirement plan and now you intend to enjoy the... read more →
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) For Your Retirement Advice From SMSF Professionals When considering setting up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) ensure you use a broad-based professional services firm. A firm... read more →
How & Why Did SMSF's Come About? The original thinking behind self-managed superannuation funds in the 1980s with the Occupational Superannuation Standards Act (OSSA) was to allow small businesses and... read more →
Consult an SMSF Accountant Roy Morgan research released in July 2011 indicated that 72% of SMSF members are happy with the performance of their SMSF funds, and with those who... read more →
Is the Government Viewing Superannuation as a "honey pot"? "Yes", according to Andrew Frith of the Self-Managed Super Specialists. Andrew was commenting on the claim by the Association of Superannuation... read more →
Superannuation Strategies There are changes afoot for your super, so here are five ways to make more of what you have. There are changes coming with the Federal Government’s review... read more →
During the lead up to the end of the financial year, many DIY super fund trustees are implementing new financial strategies. Because of this, there may be times when a... read more →
In the new financial year, many DIY super funds will try to expand the diversity of their investment strategies. Including a residential property in a fund’s portfolio is beginning to... read more →
One common tip around the end of year tax time is to transfer assets from outside super into a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF). Those who want to grow their super... read more →
It's yours, but not yet" says Andrew Frith of The Self-Managed Super Specialists in reminding people that in 2010 two individual trustees received gaol sentences for two years for promoting... read more →
Do You Know What a “Black Swan Event” Is? Living in Australia we are very used to seeing black swans, so would naturally assume it relates either to a special... read more →
Sovereign debt is a debt instrument guaranteed by a government. Sovereign bonds are bonds issued by a national government in a foreign currency to finance the issuing country's growth. Sovereign... read more →
Investor confidence, emotions and psychology play a powerful role in driving share markets. Past experiences, pre-conceived ideas and fear of regret are just a few of the biases and behaviours... read more →
According to Andrew Frith of the Self-Managed Super Specialists, headquartered in Newcastle NSW, it was refreshing to hear the Commissioner of Taxation, Michael D'Ascenzo, in his speech to the SMSF... read more →
Australia's $1.3 trillion pension fund sector has leap-frogged Canada to take fourth spot in the Towers Watson Global Pension Asset Study 2011. According to the study, the value of Australian... read more →