SMSFs and limited recourse borrowing arrangementsBY TIM HOWARD | VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1 One of the unique aspects of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) is their ability to borrow money to invest. The ability to borrow, however, should not be confused with ... Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free weekly newsletter  More Articles |
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Climbing to the top
DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski is determined to propel the investment giant's superannuation product into the top 10 funds by assets under management by 2030. It's an audacious goal, even for a fund backed by the world's second largest asset manager. Andrew McKean writes.
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