Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Education

FASEA education elements causing SMSFA angst

The SMSF Association has highlighted specific educational requirements proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Education Authority (FASEA) as further areas of concern it has for the advice industry.

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ETFs, Investments

Fidelity embarks on active ETF strategy

International fund manager Fidelity has implemented a strategy to introduce a series of active exchange-traded funds into the market with the express view of assisting SMSF investors achieve better portfolio diversification.

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From the Editor

The talk of the town

The Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation has been dominating the headlines becoming a household name in the SMSF world.

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Accounting, Regulation

Fund accounting can deliver TSB gain

Using tax-effect accounting when preparing the financial statements of an SMSF can be of benefit when determining a member’s total super balance (TSB), according to a superannuation technical expert.

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Auditing

SMSFA members reject three-year audit cycle

An SMSF Association member survey has found significant opposition toward the proposed introduction of a three-year audit cycle for SMSFs with a good compliance history.

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Strategy

A plea for professional common sense

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority proposed recognition of existing qualifications with regard to the industry’s new educational standards has caused a lot of concern, especially in the accounting community. Bronny Speed illustrates what the current situation looks like and details some changes the industry is calling for. As a qualified chartered accountant (CA) […]

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Compliance, Pensions, Strategy

Disregarded small fund asset awareness needed for ECPI

Financial advisers and their SMSF clients need to consider the new rules pertaining to disregarded small fund assets when assessing whether an actuarial certificate will be needed to claim exempt current pension income (ECPI), an industry technical expert has said.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

SMSF trustees face double whammy

SMSF trustees are facing adverse consequences from two policy proposals should Labor win the next federal election, according to a superannuation educator.

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Pensions, Strategy

Intergenerational estate planning requires varied pension strategy

Advisers should look to use a dual pension arrangement to achieve better intergenerational estate planning outcomes for their SMSF clients, a strategy specialist has proposed.

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Estate Planning, Management

Practitioners must beware of EPOA trap

An industry lawyer has warned practitioners should approach the task of being issued with an enduring power of attorney for a client’s SMSF with caution as the role may not provide any reward for the individual concerned.

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