SMSF Awards 2017 winners revealed

At an awards function in Sydney last night, ifa sister title SMSF Adviser announced the winners of the prestigious SMSF Awards, as well as those who received ‘highly commended’ honours across 14 categories.

The winners and runners-up were determined by a comprehensive and independent survey process.

The survey – compiled with the guidance of independent consultants – was distributed to our database of SMSF professionals who rated organisations based of their efficiency, value and customer service. The results were analysed and assessed by an independent analyst. 

Terry Braithwaite, SMSF Adviser’s head of partnerships, said the SMSF Awards recognise organisations that deliver exceptional service and illustrate their level of commitment to the industry.

“With over 1 million SMSF members controlling almost $650 billion in assets, SMSF service providers play a critical role in the evolution of the SMSF sector,” Mr Braithwaite said.

SMSF Adviser congratulates all the 2017 winners and finalists. They are:

SMSF Administrator

Winner: Superfund Wholesale

Highly commended: SuperGuardian

SMSF Document Provider

Winner: Topdocs

Highly commended:  DBA Lawyers

Audit Provider

Winner: ASF Audits

Highly commended: Deloitte

Actuarial Certificate Provider

Winner: Act2 Solutions

Highly commended: (DRAW) Accurium

Highly commended: (DRAW) Lime Actuarial

SMSF Software Provider

Winner: Class

Highly commended: SuperMate

ETF Provider

Winner: Vanguard

Highly commended: SPDR ETFs by State Street Global Advisers

Fixed income provider

Winner: Challenger

Highly commended: Vanguard

Investment Platform Manager

Winner: Netwealth

Highly commended: CommSec

Australian Equities Fund Manager

Winner: Macquarie

Highly commended: Perpetual

Global Equities Manager

Winner: Vanguard

Highly commended: Magellan

SMSF Insurance Provider

Winner: AIA

Highly commended: BT

SMSF Loan Provider  

Winner: St George

Highly commended: Macquarie

Cash and Term Deposit Accounts

 Winner: Macquarie

 Highly commended: ING Direct

Cash and Term Deposit Platform

Winner: Australian Money Market

Highly commended: FIIG