Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

From the Editor

Royal commission shines positive light on SMSFs

The Royal Commission into the Banking Industry has handed down its final report, with recommendations from Kenneth Hayne not as severe as expected.

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Superannuation, Tax

Franking credit policy a saving disincentive

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Labor’s proposed policy to disallow franking credit refunds to certain retirees will act as a disincentive to save, according to the SMSF Association.

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ETFs, Investments

Vanguard goes to market with new ETF

A new active exchange-traded fund has been released to market offering investors access to a diversified portfolio of international equities.

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Strategy, Superannuation

Easing of contribution rules can be powerful

A policy specialist has identified that maximising the ability for 66 and 67 year olds to use the non-concessional contribution bring forward rule could result in a significant boost to these people’s retirement savings.

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Retirement

SMSFs found most satisfying

SMSFs have emerged again as the most satisfying retirement savings structure, according to the most recent industry research.

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Superannuation, Tax

Budget contributions measure may cause confusion

An SMSF sector expert has warned compliance breaches may result from confusion over the contribution rules changes included in the 2019 federal budget.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Contributions measure raises other system questions

A technical expert has queried whether other aspects of the superannuation rules will need changing in line with the measure announced in the budget amending contributions for individuals over the age of 65.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Six-member SMSF legislation dropped

The government has withdrawn the legislation enabling SMSFs to service a maximum of six members.

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Strategy, Superannuation

Contribution measures get mixed reaction

The federal government’s decision to scrap the work test and enable the non-concessional contributions rule for people aged 65 and 66 has been met with a mixed reaction.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Changes made to ECPI calculation rules

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The methodology for calculating ECPI has been changed, allowing trustees in accumulation and retirement phases in one financial year to choose their preferred method of calculation.

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