Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

ATO

ATO confirms ECPI requirement

The ATO has confirmed its position on the requirement for actuarial certificates to claim exempt current pension income (ECPI) when an SMSF switches from using the segregated and unsegregated asset method at different time during a financial year.

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Compliance

More change to super inevitable

Individuals can expect the federal government to implement more changes to the superannuation system in the years to come to accommodate the changing population patterns that have occurred since the defined contribution framework was first introduced by then-treasurer Paul Keating, a retirement income expert has said.

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Profiles

One on one with…Darren Wynen

Insyt founder Darren Wynen began his SMSF journey working at the National Tax and Accountants’ Association and has progressed his role in the education sphere of the sector.

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Features

2018 SMSF Roundtable: Industry leaders talk the issues over

Still dealing with fallout from the federal government’s 2016 major superannuation reforms, the SMSF industry expected a quieter budget night this year.

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From the Editor

Sole purpose should not be a political football

The last time I looked, the sole purpose test dictates an SMSF needs to be maintained for the sole purpose of providing retirement benefits for its members or their dependants if the member passes away before retirement.

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Business News

Planners, accountants miss opportunity so far

Looking through a keyhole towards a person standing on grassy green hills

The latest industry research has shown financial planners and accountants have in the main not been able to use the growth of the SMSF sector over the past 10 years to their advantage.

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From the Editor

Ham-fisted handling so far

One of the biggest concerns in financial advisory circles at the moment surrounds the proposed new education standards being formulated by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).

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Profiles

One on one with…Deborah Ralston

Deborah Ralston was appointed as the new SMSF Association chair at the industry body’s national conference in February.

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Profiles

One on one with…David Busoli

SMSF Alliance practice principal David Busoli has experienced the full evolution of the SMSF sector. He explains to Darin Tyson-Chan the concept behind strategic administration and expresses his desire for the constant sniping from some parts of the superannuation industry to stop.

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ATO

Market-linked pension commutations unclear

The SMSF Association is seeking clarity from the ATO over its position regarding the treatment of market-linked pension commutations on an individual’s transfer balance account.

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