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Running a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
Start taking control over the growth and security of your future wealth today using a range of Suncorp banking products to manage your self-managed super fund.
What is a self-managed super fund?
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a flexible and personalised superannuation fund that helps its members save for retirement.
One difference between other super funds and an SMSF is that members of the SMSF have a greater degree of control over the investment strategy of the fund.
Think of it as a ‘DIY super fund’ because, while SMSF members can invest in a wide range of assets, members are also responsible for running the fund, paying expenses, keeping records, and ensuring it’s legally compliant.
Understanding self-managed super funds
A self-managed super fund must have a detailed investment strategy and a trust deed – a legal document establishing the fund and outlining how the fund must be run.
SMSF trustees are, among other obligations, also required to keep accurate records, prepare annual statements, take minutes of trustee meetings, keep copies of annual returns, and have the fund audited annually by an independent auditor.
Find out more about self-managed super funds at www.ato.gov.au/super.
With an SMSF, you can invest your super in a diverse range of assets including cash, property and shares. Before you do so, the fund must have a written investment strategy.
The strategy should take into account:
- the goals and objectives of the members of the fund
- the members’ risk tolerance and circumstances
- members’ ages and investment time frame
- the fund’s liquidity requirements
- investment powers of the trustee (as detailed in the trust deed)
Find out more about self-managed super funds at www.ato.gov.au/super.
Why choose Suncorp Bank for your self-managed super fund needs?
By choosing Suncorp you’ll have access to a range of products that integrate with self-managed super funds.
We have a choice of easy-to-use transaction, investment and borrowing options that make setting up and managing your SMSF simple.
Our business bank accounts can help track your fund’s transactions, cash contributions and dividend payments. You can also roll-over existing superannuation benefits into a single account, or lock in interest-rates for a fixed term.
Suncorp SMSF compatible accounts
Borrowing and Investment Loans
As a trustee of your SMSF, you’ve got the potential to enhance the success of your fund by borrowing to invest in property provided it is permitted by the fund’s trust deed, investment strategy and subject to superannuation law requirements/limitations. Our investor home loans can assist SMSF trustees to invest in real estate. They offer competitive interest rates, with your choice of variable rate, fixed rate, or split rate options.
If you intend to borrow against your SMSF to invest in property, before you do, you should obtain independent financial and legal advice to ensure this is the right strategy for your SMSF.
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