Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Business News

Planning software may need post-budget change

The changes to the superannuation rules contained in last week’s federal budget had implications for financial planning software providers as some inbuilt strategies had now been compromised, according to NowInfinity principal Grant Abbott.

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Business News

Budget heralds additional super admin burden

The changes to the superannuation contributions caps announced in the 2016 federal budget will make the administration of an SMSF a great deal more difficult, according to a technical expert for the sector.

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Business News

Standards legislation change gets green tick

The SMSF Association has given its support to the changes to the draft legislation covering the professional standards of financial advice.

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Estate Planning

Advisers should look at estate planning focus

A senior legal executive has recommended SMSF advisers become specialists in estate planning to effectively strengthen their advice proposition and their practice models.

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Profiles

One on one with…Kath Bowler

Licensing for Accountants founder Kath Bowler has been involved with the regulations governing the provision of SMSF advice by that particular profession from its origins.

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From the Editor

From the editor: It’s crazy talk

Of the many topics discussed about superannuation there is one issue that is more relevant than any other – adequacy. Despite all of the talk about different elements of the super system, the number one objective is to have a good proportion of the Australian public save enough to completely fund their own retirement.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning classification needs review

Advisers providing estate planning services need to ensure how this activity is officially categorised, according to two senior legal executives.

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Business News

SMSF Association wants super fund law change

The SMSF Association has used its 2016 budget submission to call on the government to change the legislation applying to Australians wanting to continue to make contributions to their SMSF while working overseas.

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Compliance

Cowell Clarke enhances compliance offering

Legal firm Cowell Clarke has improved its online Australian financial services licence (AFSL) compliance portal with the addition of a digital statement of advice (SOA) automation program.

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ATO

LRBA ‘safe harbour’ guideline not definitive

SMSF advisers and trustees need to be aware the ATO’s practical compliance guidelines (PCG) issued last week regarding limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) do not cover all assets or all aspects of these types of gearing strategies, according to some sector experts.

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