Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

ATO

More LRBA guidance imminent: ATO

The ATO will be releasing further guidelines for non-bank limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) within the next few days.

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Documentation

Automated pension documentation potentially inadequate

Advisers relying on their SMSF software to generate pension documentation for their clients in pension phase are running the risk of the paperwork being inadequate for these needs, according to a senior superannuation consulting executive.

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ATO

ATO encourages collaboration to make sector better

The ATO has called for the forging of a partnership-type relationship between itself and practitioners in regard to technical issues, as it will result it a stronger SMSF sector.

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Accounting

Accountants coming around to licensing

The latest research into accountants servicing SMSF clients has shown an increasing number of practitioners currently falling into line with the new licensing regime, with even more intending to operate under an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) in the coming years.

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Strategy

NCC cap change provides strategy opportunity

Amendments to the proposed non-concessional contributions (NCC) cap change and how it will be implemented have provided a new opportunity for advisers to use opportunistic strategies for their clients, an SMSF technical expert has said.

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Compliance

ATO to focus on serious non-compliance

The ATO will concentrate on cases of serious non-compliance from SMSFs in the coming financial year.

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Business News

SMSF clients posing real challenge

Financial planners are finding it increasingly difficult to both attract and retain SMSF clients, according to the most recent industry research.

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Business News

Defining purpose of super troublesome

The federal government’s intention to enshrine the purpose of superannuation in law is likely to prove problematic due to the process already put in place to achieve this aim, according to a retirement savings expert.

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ATO

Asset segregation interpretation contentious

The ATO’s approach to the segregation of single assets remains unclear, with one specialist law firm questioning whether the regulator’s initial interpretation of the practice is correct.

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From the Editor

From the editor: It’s like a nightmare, isn’t it?

Plenty of consternation, conjecture and downright disgust has been witnessed since the proposed changes to superannuation were announced in the 2016 federal budget.

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