Articles by Jason Spits

LRBA

Bowen calls out govt for trailing banks on LRBA ban

The major banks have done more to reform LRBAs than the Federal Government, according to the Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen.

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ATO, LRBA, Superannuation

Low balances, one-stop-stops still LRBA concerns

The ATO remains concerned about low balance SMSFs using LRBAs and the provision of advice related to the arrangements.

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LRBA, Superannuation

LRBAs not creating systemic risk

The use of LRBAs was not creating systemic risk in the superannuation or financial system according to research conducted by the ATO and Council of Financial Regulators.

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Management, Practice Management

SMSF practice benchmark tool released

FASEA; education; tool

SMSF practitioners can examine areas of improvement using a new tool unveiled by Smarter SMSF.

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Accounting, Superannuation

Value of services misaligned between accountants, clients

Accountants and their clients are likely to have different views on what services are useful and therefore worth paying for.

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ATO, Strategy

ATO highlights professional advisers’ role in compliance

Professional advisers have been recognised by the ATO for their work in ensuring SMSF trustees maintain their obligations.

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Education, Superannuation

SMSF Association revamps trustee education website

The need for greater trustee education has led the SMSF Association to relaunch its consumer-oriented website.

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Investments, Strategy, Superannuation

Default options, inertia key drivers for members

New research from Vanguard has shown the default option in investments and asset allocations is the predominant setting for most super fund members.

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ASIC, Commercial Property

ASIC wraps up last action against Westpoint

After 19 civil actions, ASIC has wrapped up its financial recovery efforts related to the failure of WA-based property group Westpoint in 2005.

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ASIC, Superannuation

SMSF adviser cops 10-year sentence over conduct

An adviser banned by ASIC has also been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on eight counts of engaging in dishonest conduct.

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