Articles by Tharshini Ashokan

ATO, Superannuation

Contributions level out after 2017 reforms

SMSF contributions

The SMSF sector reverted to normal in 2017/18 after uncharacteristically high contributions in 2016/17, the latest ATO data shows.

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Property

DomaCom snaps up first asset for new product

DomaCom property

DomaCom has acquired its first rent-to-own property as part of its new equity model product.

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Financial Planning

Advice curbs COVID-19 financial worries

COVID-19 advice

Australians who seek financial advice are less concerned with the financial impact of COVID-19 compared to those who don’t seek advice, a survey has shown.

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Financial Planning

Tech stacks not meeting adviser needs

Technology stacks

Financial planners are relying on their technology stack in greater numbers in order to engage with clients, but many believe their platform and advice software needs are not being met, research has revealed.

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Property, Tax

Rent relief a 2020 tax return issue

Rent relief

The tax implications of rent concessions granted to tenants as a result of COVID-19 need to be taken into account for the 2020 financial year, an SMSF technical expert says.

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Investments

LICs/LITs must adapt to new ban

Listed investment

LICAT has flagged the significance of the stamping fee ban for listed investment companies (LIC) and listed investment trust (LIT) and its impact on the industry.

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ATO, Superannuation

SMSF sector grows, new fund numbers drop

SMSF sector growth

The SMSF sector has continued to grow despite a drop in the number of new funds in the December quarter 2019, the latest ATO statistical report shows.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA challenged on complaints

FASEA complaints

The chair of a parliamentary committee has highlighted concerns across the financial advice sector regarding FASEA processes and its lack of accountability.

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Investments

Vanguard offering to include SMSFs

Vanguard SMSFs

Vanguard has added SMSFs to the list of investors who can gain access to its recently launched Personal Investor offering.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA begins CPD relief consultation

FASEA CPD

FASEA has begun consulting on its proposal to allow advisers an additional three months to meet their 40-hour continuing professional development requirement.

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