Articles by Jason Spits

Appointments, Regulation

Labor names new face in financial services role

The federal opposition has used the recent election to reshuffle its shadow ministry portfolios and, like the government, has selected a new face to deal with the financial services sector.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

Qld adviser banned for five years

A Gold Coast adviser who recommended the use of SMSFs to buy property has been banned after ASIC found the advice was not in the best interest of clients.

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Documentation, Strategy

Abbott to seek funds, continues political push

Man taking money out of wallet for crowdsourcing

SMSF expert Grant Abbott will seek crowdsourced funding to expand his fledgling document business and has also committed to growing his recently launched political party.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Overdue super and pensions review welcomed

Calls by the Treasurer for a review of the retirement income system have been welcomed, but such a probe has been labelled as overdue.

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Property, Superannuation

Super contributions better option than negative gearing

Concessional contributions into super are lower risk than negative gearing into property, despite many investors favouring the latter strategy.

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LRBA

Adviser interest in LRBAs rebounds

Interest in LRBAs for SMSFs has been high following the coalition’s election win, with one broker predicting the return of banks to the lending market.

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Accounting, Financial Planning

Accountants, planners team up to expand SMSF offering

Accountants teaming with planners to expand SMSF offering

The number of accountants working with financial planners to boost their SMSF value proposition has climbed as trustees focus on advice expertise.

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Appointments, Superannuation

New super minister adds sector experience to role

The second Morrison ministry will feature a new face with 20 years’ experience in the financial services arena to oversee the superannuation sector.

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Pensions

BDBNs dangerous territory for advisers

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Advisers making changes to BDBNs or reversionary pensions may be engaging in legal work that could negatively impact on them and their clients.

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Education

FASEA begins assessing foreign qualifications

FASEA will begin assessing university qualification attained overseas, taking around two weeks to inform advisers if they meet the new education standards.

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