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Compliance, LRBA, SMSF, Trusts

Avoid LRBA structure short cuts

A bare trust should be the first and only option in which to house an LRBA-purchased asset as lenders and lawyers will reject other structures.

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Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning, Legislation, Regulation

Call to reform AFSL regime

The FSC has called for reform of the Australian financial services licensing system, which has not been changed in nearly 25 years.

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ASIC, Compliance, fraud, Investments, Legislation

Mayfair investors slam ASIC

A group of individuals invested in the financial products of the Mayfair 101 Group has strongly criticised ASIC’s actions against the fund manager.

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Compliance, Pensions, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

Failed pensions need minimums paid

Pensions linked to the breach of the payment standards cannot be commuted and restarted before this contravention has been rectified.

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AFCA, Compliance

Noticeable rise in SMSF complaints

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Cases involving SMSFs registered with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority jumped by 95 per cent in the 2025 financial year.

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Compliance, Contributions, SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation, Tax

Deductible recontributions scrutinised

Deductions claimed on withdrawals from super that are quickly recontributed will attract scrutiny from the ATO in regards to tax avoidance.

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Administration, Compliance, Division 296, Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Sector lag for Div 296 assessments

The ATO’s assessment of Division 296 liabilities for SMSF members will hinge on when tax returns are filed and may lead to delays.

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Compliance, Legislation, Pensions, Regulation, SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation

Pension commutation debt waiver secured

Legacy pensions unwound under the five-year amnesty introduced in December last year will not lead to adverse social security outcomes.

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Administration, Compliance, SMSF, SuperStream

Doubt cast on Div 296 start date

The lack of action by large super funds to prepare for the Division 296 impost makes it likely it will not be applied this financial year.

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Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning, Regulation

SMSF member financial abuse more painful

SMSF members who are victims of financial abuse are likely to suffer additional distress as there is no complaint body for the sector.

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