Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Business News

Optimo introduces SMSF platform feature

Specialist financial modelling provider Optimo Financial has now included insurance bonds in its Pathfinder Online platform driven by client demand.

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From the Editor

Royal commission a double-edged SMSF sword

The latest buzz in financial services circles in the past few weeks has been the announcement of a royal commission into the banks. The terms of reference for the inquiry include the superannuation industry, but thankfully exclude the SMSF sector.

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ATO

Relaxed TBAR regime welcomed

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The SMSF community has expressed its approval of the announcement from the ATO as to what the rules governing total account balance reporting (TBAR) for superannuation funds will be.

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ATO

Pre-emptive strike on questionable strategies

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The ATO’s warning on risky retirement planning arrangements, made recently as part of its Super Scheme Smart initiative, was carried out to prevent

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Regulation

SMSF Association looking at FASEA effects

The SMSF Association is currently in the process of examining what impact the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) will have on its industry activities.

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ATO

CGT relief errors surfacing

Kasey Macfarlane

The ATO has already been notified about errors made in the calculation and implementation of the transitional capital gains tax (CGT) relief provisions contained in the super reforms.

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Regulation

Minimal TBAR pain should be aim

Tony Negline

It is inevitable unintentional errors and unforeseen consequences will result from the new transfer balance account reporting (TBAR) requirements, but the regulator needs to ensure these elements are eliminated in an expedient manner for the good of all superannuants, an industry leader has said.

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Practice Management

Data the key to advice in the future

The key ingredient to building a successful wealth management practice is access to data, the head of a software company has said.

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Accounting

Leadership required to restore trust

True leadership is needed from professional organisations to repair the erosion of trust in the accounting profession, the head of an industry body has said.

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Regulation

ASIC fund establishment focus to intensify

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is likely to increase its scrutiny of the practice of setting up SMSFs in the coming year, according to an industry consultant.

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