Compassionate release of super benefits must not only be allowed through the deed of an SMSF, but also must be approved by the ATO, a specialist has said.

He said the latest statistics show that SMSF opportunity is slowing for existing advisers due to the number of advisers, which has steadied, combined with a slowing growth of SMSFs and assets.

Insurance in super provides critical protection for 6 million Australians who would otherwise be uninsured, according to new research from peak superannuation body ASFA.

If deciding to invest out of super, there are several options available, but each has its own tax implications, says a ...

A top Treasury official has shed light on the confidential document circulated among funds this month, telling Senate ...

The current design of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is inequitable, unsustainable and poses a serious risk to the ...

The recent case of Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15 (Bendel) has implications for SMSFs with investments in pre-1999 unit trusts, a special legal counsel has said. Bryce Figot, ...

Advisers should be aware of a recent change in relation to foreign resident capital gains withholding requirements, says a leading technical specialist. Leigh Mansell, director SMSF technical and ...

The SMSF Association has urged the government to consider the roles, functions and governance of new entities in any changes ...

Advised SMSFs have the most diversified allocations and invest more in ETFs, according to the latest report from AUSIEX. The most recent SMSF Under Advice report from the trading platform revealed ...

SMSFs who own a small business should be aware of how their business could impact the retirement condition of release, says an industry specialist. Fabian Bussoletti, technical manager for the SMSF ...