Articles by Swagatalakshmi Roychowdhury

Superannuation

Super ranks high as savings refuge

superannuation interest rates inflation

Superannuation ranks second in the list of Australians’ trusted places to store money for the best returns in the event of rising interest rates and inflation.

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Investments

Federal Court penalises CommSec, Ausiex

CommSec Ausiex penalty

CommSec and Ausiex have been ordered to pay a collective fine of more than $27 million for overcharging brokerage fees.

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NALI/NALE

Budget must not be silent on NALI

budget NALI

The federal budget must address superannuation reforms, including NALI, and simplify the system to reduce complexity and cost.

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Crypto Assets, Cryptocurrency

ATO urges advice on crypto investments

ATO advice crypto

The ATO has recommended SMSF trustees seek professional advice from licensed financial advisers when considering crypto-asset investments.

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ASIC

ASIC halts income fund offering

ASIC Westlawn fund

ASIC has placed an interim stop order on the distribution of a property fund aimed at retail investors because of deficiencies found in its target market determinations.

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financial advice

Markets drive up value of advice

market value of advice

Financial advice has been a key factor in helping investors handle volatile markets, with advisers considered a source of value by their clients.

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Property

New mortgage products for SMSFs

assetline mortgage SMSFs

Assetline Capital has launched a long-term mortgage product for SMSFs looking to make commercial and residential property investments.

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Auditing, Compliance, Tax

Tax agents terminated for false SMSF audits

tax agents smsf audits

The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated the registration of two tax agents for dishonest conduct in regard to the veracity of SMSF audits.

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ASIC

Mayfair founder sues ASIC for defamation

Mayfair ASIC defamation

The founder of Mayfair 101 has commenced defamation proceedings against ASIC, claiming a recent press release injured his reputation.

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financial advice

Concern over general advice deregulation

deregulation general advice

Apprehension has surfaced over the Quality of Advice Review proposal for the deregulation in the provision of general financial advice.

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