Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

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The government has withdrawn the legislation enabling SMSFs to service a maximum of six members.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