News : Regulation

ATO, Regulation

Auditor numbers misuse a red flag for ATO

SMSF auditor number misuse

The ATO has found nearly 1500 instances of potential fraud linked to the use of SMSF auditor numbers included with annual returns for the 2017 financial year.

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ASIC, Regulation

ASIC acts on licensees outside dispute scheme

financial services complaints scheme

ASIC has moved to ensure financial services providers are covered by the industry dispute resolution scheme, prompting 50 firms to sign up to AFCA.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Government committed to aiding SMSF sector

Jane Hume; SMSF; audit cycle

The newly returned coalition government has confirmed its commitment to helping the SMSF sector succeed but has not revealed its plans for the three year audit cycle.

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Administration, Regulation

SMSF administrator calls for SuperStream clarity

An SMSF stakeholder has called for clarity on what funds should do about the introduction of SuperStream now its implementation date has been postponed.

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ASIC, ATO, Compliance, Regulation

Evidence needed to back SMSF review calls

SMSF; review

Calls for a review of the SMSF sector need to be backed with evidence, the SMSF Association has stated, pointing out four reviews have yet to flag major concerns.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Super policies still causing confusion after poll

SMSF advisers need to inform clients as to what superannuation policies now apply to prevent any confusion they may still have after the federal election.

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Business News, Regulation

SMSF sector will be reviewed in time

SMSF; review; industry fund

The head of a major industry super fund has claimed the SMSF sector will be reviewed, but has not identified any structural problems requiring a review.

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ASIC, Regulation

Legacy complaints now under AFCA’s remit

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is now able to deal with legacy complaints about the financial services industry as a result of approval granted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

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Appointments, Regulation

Labor names new face in financial services role

The federal opposition has used the recent election to reshuffle its shadow ministry portfolios and, like the government, has selected a new face to deal with the financial services sector.

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ATO, Regulation

ATO incorporates social media in enforcement action

Social media has emerged as one of the means the ATO is using to toughen up its enforcement activities against the provision of illegal SMSF advice.

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