SMSF Diversification Strategy – are you on top of your obligations?
Are you questioning your obligations and requirements aligning with your SMSF diversification strategy? The Australian Taxation Office has recently mailed around 17,000 SMSF trustees with a ‘please explain’ letter. The target was a batch of funds that have more than 90% of their assets in a single asset class. In many uninformed sectors of the […]
Can my SMSF invest in gold and silver bullion?
Yes – your SMSF can invest in gold and silver bullion and other precious metals as part of your investment strategy however there are a number of rules that you must comply with. Importantly, an SMSF investment in gold or silver bullion valued entirely on the spot price of the precious metal. Gold bullion is […]
Offshoring SMSF compliance work alternatives
Over the last decade outsourcing work offshore has been a trend in the Australian accounting landscape. Often one of the first areas an accounting practice will look to offshore is their SMSF compliance work. Although I don’t have an issue with offshoring in general as a business solution, for a number of reasons I believe […]
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment in an SMSF
SMSFs can invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency investments including Ethereum, IOTA, Ripple, Dash, Litecoin, Monero and Cardano. The recent surge in the price of Bitcoin has many investors seriously looking at crypto-currency as a part of their SMSF investment portfolio. So, can an SMSF invest in Bitcoin and crypto-currency, and if so, what must […]
Does outsourcing put SMSF client data at risk?
Many financial advisers are engaging in offshore outsourcing, but there are smarter initiatives available that keep clients’ private financial data onshore while keeping jobs in Australia. We are seeing a surge in Australian financial services firms outsourcing a large proportion of its operations to offshore providers. While it may be legal, many clients are oblivious […]
How ‘zero touch’ SMSF Admin can help your business
Technology is quickly shaping the SMSF industry and is impacting all involved. Now, let’s not get caught up in all the hype around ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘machines taking over jobs’ and really focus on the shift that is happening as we speak. Technology and data advancements are driving operational efficiencies and increasing the sophistication […]