Articles by Jason Spits

Pensions, Regulation

Legacy pension debt waiver still pending

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While SMSF members have been able to commute legacy pensions since late last year, the regulations waiving Centrelink debts are still not operational.

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Business News, Fixed Income

AUSIEX completes FIIG purchase

Australian Investment Exchange, AUSIEX, FIIG Holdings, Nomura Research Institute, Patrick Salis, acquisition

Investment platform AUSIEX has completed the purchase of fixed-income provider FIIG just over a month after announcing its plans.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Opposition refuses to budge on Div 296

Two members of the shadow cabinet have reiterated the coalition will not alter its stance in opposing the taxation of unrealised gains under the proposed Division 296 impost.

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financial advice, Financial Planning

Demand for advice, reforms remains high

High numbers of consumers want access to advice and support government action to reduce its cost and complexity.

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Superannuation

AMP tweaks super to boost pension

AMP has made a change to the operation of its retail super products that may boost age pension payments when its fund members retire.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance

Audit guidance reissued by ATO

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The ATO has released a lengthy guide on what it expects SMSF auditors to consider, noting these requirements are its minimum expectations.

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ETFs, Investments

BlackRock to launch US equity active ETF

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BlackRock Australia will release a local version of a US-focused active ETF that has delivered strong returns on a rolling basis in that market.

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ATO, Compliance

Trustee disqualifications track downwards

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New ATO figures have shown the number of SMSF trustees disqualified this financial year is tracking to be lower than the previous 12 months.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, SMSF

Advised SMSFs increase as sector grows

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The ongoing growth of the SMSF sector has been matched by the number of funds receiving advice, but a major cohort still does not receive any form of professional help.

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Appointments

Shadow financial services minister named

Shadow financial services minister, Sussan Ley, Ted O'Brien, shadow treasurer, Pat Conaghan, shadow assistant treasurer, Luke Howarth, Jane Hume, Angus Taylor, Andrew Bragg, superannuation, first homes

The federal opposition will put forward new faces to represent the treasury and financial services portfolios in its parliamentary contests with the government.

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