News : SMSF

Administration, Auditing, Investments, SMSF

SMSFs remain cost-effective

Class report SMSF costs

The cost-effectiveness of SMSFs has continued to be drawn out, with new research showing fund expenses total less than 1 per cent of assets despite increases in underlying investment fees.

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ASIC, SMSF

INFO 274 impact evident

ASIC INFO 274 SMSF minimum balance

A change in the ASIC guidance for giving SMSF advice released in December last year is already having an effect on fund establishments.

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Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs lead pension transition

pension phase SMSF APRA funds Class

Far more SMSF members over 65 are in pension phase compared to APRA-regulated fund members, highlighting the different levels of engagement in the two sectors.

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SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation, Tax

Earnings tax creating capital gains confusion

$3 million earnings tax capital gains

The inclusion of unrealised gains within the proposed $3 million earnings tax is confusing superannuation fund members.

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Administration, Insurance, Management, SMSF

Older policies can trap benefits

Temporary incapacity insurance SMSF

SMSF members with temporary incapacity insurance may find the benefits trapped in the fund if the policy has not been reviewed or funded through the right channels.

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Administration, Documentation, Management, Regulation, SMSF

State laws complicate incapacity rules

SMSF incapacity

When preparing for the incapacity of an SMSF trustee, practitioners must be aware of the legislative requirements of each state and territory where the fund may hold assets or interests.

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LRBA, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

LRBA TSB treatment a soft cap issue

$3 million soft cap LRBA apportioning

The apportioning of LRBA liabilities remaining to be paid to the total super balance of SMSF members is another $3 million soft cap issue.

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SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs lead in satisfaction ratings

Roy Morgan Superannuation satisfaction

The level of contentment of SMSF fund members with their choice of superannuation vehicle continues to remain high despite an overall decline in super satisfaction.

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Administration, Compliance, SMSF

Offshore member status needs consideration

SMSF residency rules

SMSFs with members living overseas should be reviewing their stake in the fund to ensure they are not breaching residency rules, which have not changed despite government announcements.

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