Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Superannuation

From the editor: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

We’ve just returned from another SMSF Association National Conference and over the 12 years I have been covering this event the sector really has come a long way.

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Superannuation, Tax

Labor policy scraps tax equality

The scrapping of franking credit refunds unfairly targets SMSFs and goes against principles of equity within the taxation system according to the SMSF Association.

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Education

FASEA’s procedural difference significant

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority will be operating under a non-conventional structure of which advisers will need to be mindful.

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Retirement

Common SMSF concerns dismissed

The sustainability of the SMSF sector will not be threatened by theories about funds being established by non-suitable individuals, according to the head of a research consultancy business.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Trustees maintain rage over franking credit policy

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics public hearings into Labor’s planned changes to franking credit refunds have continued to invoke anger from SMSF trustees and self-funded retirees.

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ATO, Retirement, Superannuation

ATO stresses commutation authority strictness

Commutation authorities must be actioned in a specific manner to avoid any associated adverse consequences, the ATO has said.

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Documentation, Pensions

SMSF Alliance launches adviser toolbox

A toolbox aimed at helping advisers provide strategic advice for their SMSF clients through the use of different algorithms has been launched.

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Compliance, Regulation

Cautious approach needed for new regulatory body

The banking royal commission’s recommendation for a new regulatory body overseeing the activities of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has been cautiously endorsed by an accounting body.

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Platforms, Regulation

Cashwerkz value strengthens post royal commission

A cash investing service provider believes the banking royal commission has improved its value to financial advisers and their SMSF clients.

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Regulation

Compensation scheme of last resort praised

A major SMSF administration service provider has lauded the banking royal commission’s recommendation for a compensation scheme of last resort.

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