Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Pensions

Advisers prioritise legacy pensions

SMSF legacy pensions

Addressing problems arising from legacy pensions has been identified as an area advisers will be treating as a major priority in 2022.

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Superannuation

Timing the biggest wind-up issue

SMSF wind-up time

SMSF wind-ups require a significant period of time to be allocated to them to allow for actions such as the disposal of fund assets.

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Business News

Merry Christmas

The team at selfmanagedsuper would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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ASIC

Mayfair 101 Group hit with $30m fine

Mayfair group penalty

Mayfair 101 Group has had a $30 million penalty imposed upon it by the Federal Court for making false or misleading claims in its product advertising.

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Contributions

Super Christmas gifts to kids require care

gift superannuation contributions

The age of a child must be taken into account if parents are considering providing them with a Christmas gift by way of a super contribution.

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Investments

Investment strategies need work

SMSF investment strategies

SMSF investment strategies on the whole are currently sub-standard in terms of their quality and suitability for purpose.

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ATO, Regulation

Early access discretion updated

super access

A draft Practice Statement Law Administration has been issued outlining the use of discretionary powers for illegal early access of super benefits.

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Superannuation

Wind-ups first need deed review

SMSF wind up deed

Before an SMSF is shut down, trustees should review the fund’s trust deed to ensure there are no restrictions to the process.

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Pensions, Regulation

Govt revamps Pension Loans Scheme

pension loans scheme

The Pension Loans Scheme has received a makeover that includes a name change and a reduction in the applicable interest rate.

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ATO

Education focus for ID regime

ATO director identification

The interim period for the new director identification number regime will see the ATO concentrate on education in situations of non-compliance.

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