Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Superannuation

SuperStream start date pushed back to 2021

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SMSFs will have wait nearly 18 months more to access the SuperStream system, which will now be introduced in early 2021.

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Administration

Call for activism over six-member rule

I Love SMSF founder Grant Abbott has called on sector practitioners to email members of the Senate immediately imploring them to pass the legislation that will change the maximum number of members in a self-managed fund from four to six. Abbott sent his call to action out via email and social media in a message […]

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Accounting

FASEA-driven adviser exodus not dramatic

The effect the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) education requirements and other legislative changes to the financial services sector are having in reducing advisory numbers is less severe than perceived, according to a business consultant. However, before people can start to assess the impact of these factors they need to better understand […]

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Investments, Property

DomaCom teams up with La Trobe Financial

Jigsaw pieces.

SMSF members looking to invest in the DomaCom fractional property investment fund will now be able to borrow to do so after the manager’s new partnership with La Trobe Financial.

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Superannuation

Attacks on SMSFs ignore behavioural fundamentals

An online investment marketplace provider has stated the appeal of SMSFs to fundamental elements of human behaviour is being ignored in the arguments against them.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

Consumers misunderstand types of advice

Consumers have a poor understanding of the difference between general financial advice and personal financial advice, according to new research conducted for ASIC.

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Administration, ATO

ATO to speed up establishment procedure

The time lag from when an SMSF is established to when it is able to receive contributions is going to be significantly shortened.

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Tax

Contributions sweeteners predicted for budget

Positive changes to the contributions rules may be contained in this year’s federal budget as an election sweetener, according to SuperConcepts.

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LRBA, Superannuation

SMSFA suggests better LRBA risk reduction solution

The banning of limited recourse borrowing arrangements will not be needed if certain other measures are implemented to lessen the risks involved with this type of gearing, according to the SMSF Association.

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Superannuation

Industry funds coming after SMSFs

Predictions the SMSF sector will experience an increasing number of attacks from industry funds have continued.

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