Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Strategy

Corporate trustee not foolproof

Sign reading caution as warning on use of corporate trustee stuctures in SMSFs

Significant events such as having a fund member die can highlight the flaws contained within a corporate SMSF trustee structure, according to an industry strategy specialist.

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ATO, Tax

ATO confirms conciliatory TBAR approach

Silhouette of helping hand between two climbers representing ATO helping SMSFs

Late TBAR lodgement is currently being treated from an educational and supportive perspective by the ATO.

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ATO

Money transfer crucial to SMSF loans

In order for the ATO to properly recognise a related-party loan arrangement involving an SMSF, a money transfer has to take place, a specialist legal firm has said.

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Investments, Tax

Indirect effects of franking credit plan also critical

SMSF, trustees, franking credits, AMP Capital

The indirect effects of Labor’s proposed franking credit policy may be as significant as its immediate impact, a large financial services firm has warned.

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Financial Planning

Robo-advice trust on the up

Australians’ trust in robo-advice has improved, according to a recent industry survey.

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Investments, Platforms

OpenInvest adds to board

Susan Allen is the latest appointment to OpenInvest’s board of directors.

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Administration, ATO

ATO improves online facilities

Practitioners providing administrative and compliance services for SMSF clients now have a better online facility with which to lodge transfer balance account reports and access transfer balance account information.

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Accounting

Double reporting a growing issue in TBAR regime

Issues such as double reporting have surfaced in the initial stages of the TBAR regime, according to a legal firm specialising in SMSF advice.

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Retirement, Strategy

Retirees not achieving financial security

Man seeking financial security lost in maze raising arms in frustration

Financial security and peace of mind rank as key concerns for retirees, with no identifiable solutions to these issues, a recent study has shown.

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Investments, Property

DomaCom hits $50m in FUM

A 20 per cent increase in inflows has seen fractional property investment manager DomaCom surpass $50 million in funds under management.

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