Most people try to avoid dealing with their own mortality, but death is a critical issue requiring detailed planning for SMSF trustees, writes Olivia Long.

Too often SMSF property allocations focus on residential investment but Nick Kelly argues that greater consideration should be given to commercial property.

The listed investment companies (LIC) sector reached a total market capitalisation of $28.8 billion as at 30 April 2016, according to the latest review from Zenith Investment Partners.

SuperConcepts has launched its first education initiative for trustees via an online education course, which will help simplify the way trustees learn about the requirements and responsibilities of running their SMSF.

Impressive Australian initial public offering (IPO) returns in May pointed to a strong IPO market for 2016, according to OnMarket BookBuilds.

The United States private rental apartment sector was providing investors with twice the rental yield and less associated risk compared to the Australian investment apartment sector, according to global investment manager Spire Capital.

The use of limited recourse borrowing arrangements to acquire property for an SMSF can be a very powerful, worthwhile but complicated strategy to employ. Julie Dolan lists the items that need to be in place to ensure the plan is executed properly.

Andrew Doherty examines how investing in Exchange-traded funds can minimise risk while generating good returns, as well as some fundamental elements to consider.

Olivia Long highlights the key dates trustees need to be aware of in 2016.