Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Technology

Technology to assist wind-ups

SMSF technology

The adoption of technology currently available in the market could provide significant benefits for SMSFs in relation to fund administration, a strategic specialist has said. 

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Auditing

Extension for auditors sought

Extension sought for auditor independence standard

The SMSF Association has sought to extend the deadline by which accounting firms have to comply with the amended auditor independence standard.

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Investments

COVID measure outs inadequate investment strategies

SMSF investment strategies

Inadequate investment strategies were exposed by the minimum pension draw down changes introduced as part of coronavirus relief measures.

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Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Succession Planning

Intergenerational relationships needed

intergenerational advice relationships

Intergenerational client relationships, instead of a focus on mature age clients, is critical for the future success of advisory practices.

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Compliance, Regulation

AFCA review boundaries defined

AFCA review

The terms of reference for the review of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority have been defined with a focus on the effectiveness of the dispute resolution body.

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Superannuation

SMSFs to continue spousal appeal

SMSFs couples

SMSFs established by husbands and wives will continue their popularity into the future, according to a superannuation sector research firm.

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Superannuation

New cost data makes impact

SMSF cost data

The most recent study into SMSF costs is already having an effect on sector information provided by government agencies.

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Financial Planning

SMSF advice of high quality

SMSF advice high quality

The quality of SMSF advice being provided to consumers has been found to be of very high quality and the number of complaints are low, according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

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Auditing

Independence evidence outlined

auditor independence evidence

The evidence accounting firms will need to have to prove no breach of the amended auditor independence standards has occurred has been specified.

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Superannuation

SMSF practitioners strong in 2020

SMSF practitioners 2020

The SMSF sector performed well in 2020 on all fronts, including during the heights of the COVID-19 crisis and state lockdowns.

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