Articles by Todd Wills

ETFs, Investments

Vanguard drops bond ETF fee

Vanguard ETF Management fee Reduction Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

The yearly fee associated with one of Vanguard’s most popular ETF products has been cut by several basis points.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Tax

Unrealised gains tax a dangerous precedent

SMSF Association Unrealised capital gains Division 296 tax

Taxing unrealised capital gains as part of the Division 296 impost could set a risky precedent, potentially causing significant ripple effects throughout Australia’s tax system.

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Compliance, Death benefits, Regulation

ATO view clear on benefit payments

ATO SMSF Member benefit Death benefit Superannuation benefit Death

The ATO is taking a less discretionary approach to situations where a superannuation benefit is paid after the death of a member, but was requested before the event.

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financial advice, Legislation

CSLR levy cost will pass to consumers

Financial advisers Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Funding

The costs imposed upon advisers to fund the compensation scheme of last resort conflict with the government’s aim to make financial advice more affordable and will be borne by consumers.

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Aged Care, Retirement

Aged-care funding clarity needed

Aged care Aged care Taskforce Funding Retirees Association of Independent Retirees

A professional body representing self-funded retirees has requested more detail into the funding arrangements outlined in the final report prepared by the aged care taskforce.

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Documentation, Trusts

Review of deed chain essential

SMSF trust deed deed chain changes Cooper Grace Ward Nathan Rutherford

Checking the history of changes to an SMSF trust deed and ensuring they are valid is crucial to planning for the potential death of a fund member.

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ATO, Contributions, Strategy

Reserving NCCs not recommended

ATO Contribution reserves Non-concessional contributions Concessional contributions Strategy SMSF

Reserving strategies should be limited to concessional contributions as non-concessional contributions are likely to encounter regulatory hurdles.

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ASIC, Compliance, Regulation

ASIC bans Queensland SMSF adviser

ASIC SMSF Financial adviser Ban

ASIC has banned a financial adviser from any involvement in the financial services industry after finding he engaged in dishonest conduct when dealing with six SMSF clients.

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LRBA, Regulation, SMSF

Beware LRBA interest rate impact

Interest rates LRBA SMSF Loans Related-party

SMSF practitioners should assess their clients’ existing LRBAs and explore opportunities to secure a better interest rate for the loan through a commercial lender.

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financial advice, Regulation

CSLR adviser levy exceeds $18 million

FAAA Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Funding Financial advisers

The compensation scheme of last resort has unveiled its levy funding estimates, prompting concern from one industry body over the costs imposed on the financial advice sector.

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