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Compliance, Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Avoid family split payment shortcuts

An order issued in the event of a family split must be executed properly without shortcuts to allow the intended outcome to eventuate.

An order issued in the event of a family split must be executed properly without shortcuts to allow the intended outcome to eventuate.

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ASIC, Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning

Further Shield adviser action sought

ASIC is looking to pursue further action against an adviser involved in the failed First Guardian and Shield master funds.

ASIC is looking to pursue further action against an adviser involved in the failed First Guardian and Shield master funds.

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ATO, Compliance, Documentation

ATO focused on late returns, early access

SMSFs with outstanding annual returns will come under greater scrutiny from the ATO, which is concerned by a rise in late lodgements.

SMSFs with outstanding annual returns will come under greater scrutiny from the ATO, which is concerned by a rise in late lodgements.

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ASIC, Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning

ASIC cancels licence over Shield advice

ASIC has cancelled an advice firm’s licence and banned two senior staff for recommending clients move super into the Shield Master Fund.

ASIC has cancelled an advice firm’s licence and banned two senior staff for recommending clients move super into the Shield Master Fund.

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ATO, Compliance, Superannuation

Compassionate release warning welcomed

ATO warnings about misusing early access to super for medical procedures must be backed by bans on advertising and the involvement of third-party promoters.

ATO warnings about misusing early access to super for medical procedures must be backed by bans on advertising and the involvement of third-party promoters.

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ASIC, Compliance, Regulation

ASIC restructure netting results

The number of investigations and civil proceedings has increased significantly after a revamp of the staff structure within ASIC.

The number of investigations and civil proceedings has increased significantly after a revamp of the staff structure within ASIC.

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Compliance, Superannuation

Compassionate release warning issued

The ATO has warned the misuse of rules allowing access to super on compassionate grounds will result in compliance action.

The ATO has warned the misuse of rules allowing access to super on compassionate grounds will result in compliance action.

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ASIC, Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning

Financial services misconduct ongoing

The latest ASIC accounts of misconduct and website removals remain high with the regulator cautioning consumers to remain on alert.

The latest ASIC accounts of misconduct and website removals remain high with the regulator cautioning consumers to remain on alert.

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ASIC, Compliance, fraud

ASIC bans Adelaide accountant

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has banned an Adelaide-based accountant after he was convicted of aggravated theft.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has banned an Adelaide-based accountant after he was convicted of aggravated theft.

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