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Legislation, Regulation, Superannuation

Coalition recognises nature of super

Angus Taylor Superannuation policy Government SMSF

The shadow treasurer has outlined the approach a future coalition government will use with regard to superannuation policy.

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ATO, Compliance, Property, Regulation

ATO hot on rental property expenses

Rental property Deductions ATO NALI

The ATO is currently focusing on deductible expenses associated with investment properties with regard to its compliance enforcement procedures.

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AFCA, financial advice, Regulation

CSLR now in operation

Compensation Scheme of Last Resort CSLR Misconduct Financial services industry

Commencing today consumers can use the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort for unpaid monies from AFCA determinations.

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Administration, Compliance, Regulation, SMSF

Court option open for disqualified trustees

Disqualified trustees Bankruptcy Wind-up SMSF Rollover APRA fund

While the super laws state disqualified SMSF trustees are unable to act on behalf of their fund, a recent court ruling has shown there are ways they can continue to make limited decisions for the benefit of the fund.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments, Regulation

Crypto growth needs firm regulation

Cryptocurrency Regulation Cryptocurrency exchanges Digital assets Caleb & Brown

Strong protections need to be in place to cope with the increasing demand for cryptocurrency investments coming from individual and SMSF investors.

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Auditing, Compliance, Regulation

Auditing standards impact valuations

Sufficient and appropriate evidence Asset valuations SMSF auditors Auditing standards

Professional standards play a significant role for SMSF auditors when assessing whether an asset valuation is sufficient and appropriate.

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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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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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Compliance, Contributions, Regulation, Strategy

Bring-forward rule timing important

Bring-forward arrangement Non-concessional contributions Contributions Contribution caps Indexation SMSF

The higher non-concessional contributions caps coming on 1 July will not be applicable for everyone looking to use the bring-forward rules.

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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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