Articles by Malavika Santhebennur

Financial Planning, Insurance

Advice vital in insurance decisions

It is crucial for SMSFs to seek professional advice when making decisions on insurance within their fund to competently navigate the insurance minefield, according to wealthdigjtal.

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Administration, Compliance, Superannuation

Fund guardians key in mitigating litigation

SMSF members would be wise to appoint a fund member guardian in addition to an enduring power of attorney (EPA) to safeguard their fund should they lose mental capacity.

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Administration, Compliance

New NALI rules still ambiguous

Advisers require more ATO guidance on what are considered to be ‘internal arrangements’ under the proposed new non-arm’s-length income (NALI) rules as they attempt to navigate clients through the uncertainty ahead, according to a lawyer.

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ASIC, Compliance

ASIC warns advisers on best interest duty

The corporate regulator has used the upholding of a ban on a former Westpac adviser who advised clients on SMSFs as a reminder to financial advisers of the importance of complying with the best interest duty and conducting reasonable investigations to ensure their advice is in the best interests of clients.

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ASIC

ASIC approves AFCA rules

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has approved the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) complaint resolution scheme rules and the terms of reference of the AFCA independent assessor (IA).

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Management

Corporate trustee key for loss of capacity

Establishing a corporate trustee SMSF may be optimal in avoiding complexities in cases of loss of capacity of trustees, according to a lawyer.

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Financial Planning, Portfolio Construction

Technology to drive managed accounts growth

The managed accounts segment will almost double in two years, with technology to drive innovation in the sector, according to Hub24.

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Compliance, Property, Strategy

ATO to keep close tabs on property sole purpose

There may be no general prohibition against SMSFs investing in property development, but given the regulatory rules, it is very difficult for SMSFs to maintain compliance, a lawyer has warned.

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Superannuation

Diversified super funds weathered GFC

Superannuation members whose assets were diversified across a range of categories had experienced markedly stronger returns in the 10 years since the global financial crisis (GFC) compared to those in a cash option, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

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ATO, Regulation

Reserve use still on ATO radar

The ATO has warned it will take firm action either under Part 4A of the Income Tax Assessment Act or the sole purpose test if it finds artificial arrangements where SMSF members attempt to utilise reserves to circumvent caps.

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