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Administration, Compliance, Superannuation

Admin system needs to be TSB record

Financial advisers and accountants need to ensure their administrative system is the source of truth for their SMSF clients’ total super balance (TSB) records and should not rely on the ATO for this purpose, an industry technical expert has said.

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ATO, Compliance, Regulation

Extra caution needed for reserves strategies

The use of reserves by SMSFs must be approached by advisers with greater prudence as the strategies the ATO will tolerate are now very limited, an industry lawyer has warned.

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Administration, Compliance, Superannuation

Fund guardians key in mitigating litigation

SMSF members would be wise to appoint a fund member guardian in addition to an enduring power of attorney (EPA) to safeguard their fund should they lose mental capacity.

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Administration, Compliance

New NALI rules still ambiguous

Advisers require more ATO guidance on what are considered to be ‘internal arrangements’ under the proposed new non-arm’s-length income (NALI) rules as they attempt to navigate clients through the uncertainty ahead, according to a lawyer.

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Compliance, Education

Calls for pragmatic approach to FASEA

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has called for enhancements to the proposed guidance on the framework for financial adviser education in order to ensure fairness and appropriateness.

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ASIC, Compliance

ASIC warns advisers on best interest duty

The corporate regulator has used the upholding of a ban on a former Westpac adviser who advised clients on SMSFs as a reminder to financial advisers of the importance of complying with the best interest duty and conducting reasonable investigations to ensure their advice is in the best interests of clients.

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Compliance, Regulation

Put clients on notice with NALI

Advisers with SMSF clients who do not use a real estate agent may run into issues with non-arm’s-length income (NALI) due to the lack of clarification in a bill currently before Parliament and therefore must inform clients of this possibility, an industry lawyer has warned.

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Compliance, Property, Strategy

ATO to keep close tabs on property sole purpose

There may be no general prohibition against SMSFs investing in property development, but given the regulatory rules, it is very difficult for SMSFs to maintain compliance, a lawyer has warned.

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Administration, Auditing, Compliance

SISFA outlines audit eligibility criteria

SMSF trustees who have received an auditor management letter or any fund that has breached the superannuation legislation should not qualify for the three-year audit cycle for at least three years, according to an SMSF advocacy group.

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Accounting, Compliance

IPA will support licensed accountants

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has revealed should the accountants’ exemption be reinstated, it will look to support its members who have completed licensing requirements under the current regime.

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