Articles by Tharshini Ashokan

Superannuation

Campaign launched to better define super objective

superannuation; objective; campaign

SuperConcepts is spearheading a campaign encouraging Australians to contribute to defining the purpose of the superannuation system.

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Investments

SMSFs less keen on blue-chip stocks

SMSFs; blue-chip; stocks

SMSF investors turned away from blue-chip stocks in the 2019 financial year, focusing their attention on infrastructure and ETFs instead.

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Appointments

SMSF Association appoints new board member

SMSF Association; board; Hay-Bartlem

The SMSF Association has drafted a new specialist board member, the third to be appointed by the body in the past month.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA launches guidance tool for advisers

FASEA; education; tool

FASEA has released its Education Pathways Tool to provide new and existing advisers feedback on their education requirements.

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Superannuation

SMSF sector better for economy than industry funds

The rapid growth of the SMSF sector is proof of its potential to outshine industry super funds, an SMSF expert says.

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Property, Tax

SMSF valuers create shield against ATO penalties

SMSFs can avoid potential ATO penalties related to an incorrect valuation by using a qualified valuer familiar with these types of funds.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO releases guidance on Part A audit change

The ATO has highlighted the inclusion of Part A audit qualifications as part of its guidance on changes to the 2019 SMSF annual return.

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Investments, Superannuation

Industry fund opens investment options to SMSFs

Hostplus; SMSF; investment

Hostplus has launched a range of investment options pitched at the SMSF sector following a successful pilot run of the product.

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Administration, Platforms

Praemium expands SMSF admin service

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Praemium has continued to build out its SMSF administration service, offering tax and audit reporting services to further benefit existing clients.

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Pensions

Pension underpayments a risk for members

SMSF members must meet their mandatory minimum pension amounts in order to claim their tax exemptions for the financial year, an SMSF expert says.

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