Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Superannuation

Government finally adopts SG measure

The 2018 federal budget measure allowing individuals earning in excess of $263,157 a year from multiple employers to nominate a single employer from where super guarantee (SG) contributions will be made has been described by an industry technical expert as a common-sense move that should have been implemented years earlier.

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Compliance

Losses don’t dictate best interest duty

Advisers need to be mindful that adherence to the best interest duty introduced under the Future of Financial Advice reforms is not solely determined by the financial outcomes of their clients, a compliance specialist has said.

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Compliance

SuperConcepts establishes new learning facility

Specialist SMSF service provider SuperConcepts has unveiled a new online learning tool consisting of 30 modules to help practitioners keep up to date with the latest legislative changes to the sector and comply with their continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

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Commercial Property

Two new fixed income funds from Thinktank

Commercial property lending specialist Thinktank has launched two fixed income trusts specifically targeting SMSF investors seeking income-yielding investments in the current low interest rate environment.

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Regulation

Other Aust equities can also generate yield

The importance of capital preservation and diversification for individuals in retirement has been emphasised by the federal opposition’s proposal to change the treatment of imputation credits, an investment manager has said.

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Regulation

Contribution limits to fall again under Labor

The Labor Party has stated it will definitely change the superannuation contributions rules, such as reducing the super contributions caps, if it wins the next federal election.

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Regulation

More super changes under Labor: Bowen

Opposition Treasury spokesperson Chris Bowen

Opposition treasury spokesman Chris Bowen has confirmed more significant changes to the nation’s retirement savings framework will occur, in addition to the change in the treatment of imputation credits for individuals in retirement but not receiving the age pension, should Labor win the next federal election.

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Accounting

Cash-flow advice in retirement the accounting sweet spot

Accountants can enhance their value proposition for SMSF clients in retirement by making the decision to become the advice expert on cash-flow requirements, a technical services executive has said.

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Accounting

SMSF accounting advice falls short: panel

Two people at a desk.

A panel of consumers has criticised the quality of advice they received from the accounting community with regard to establishing an SMSF, as well as the assistance given in running this type of fund.

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Practice Management

Technology allows super reform efficiency

The implementation of specialised SMSF administration software allowed for more efficient servicing of clients with regard to determining the implications of the super reforms, an accounting firm partner has said.

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