Spring FG Limited has launched a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) platform to offer online establishment, operation, and administration and access to investment options.
The platform's pre-registrations opened on Monday, ahead of its operational launch in July.
Spring FG founder and managing director, Keith Cullen, said: "Trustees and members will be provided with Australia's most advanced suite of SMSF management and reporting tools through our integration to Class Super's powerful digital tool-set".
"mysuper247 members will also benefit from access to Australia's most comprehensive library of financial education and training resources including our seven-part SMSF trustee training program," he said.
mysuper247 will also provide trustees and members with both one-off scaled advice and one-off or ongoing personal advice and recommendations.
"Whether seeking specific advice on insurance or portfolio construction, or more strategic advice on matters such as contributions or retirement structuring, mysuper247 members will be able to access professional advice as and when they need it," Cullen said.
The platform's investment options include cash management accounts, term deposit investments, Australian equities, options, warrants, exchange traded funds, interest rate securities and mFund investing, CFD and FX investing, direct residential property investing, fractional property investing, and personal insurance.
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