News : Superannuation

Accounting, Financial Planning, Superannuation

Advice bodies join accountant licensing discussion

accountant licensing SMSF advice

The major accounting and advice bodies have entered into joint discussions on reforming the licensing regime for financial advice related to SMSFs, according to the Institute of Public Accountants.

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ATO, Superannuation

Personal use provisions can address NALE costs

personal use NALE

Existing tax rules around the private use of business resources could offer a simple solution to non-arm’s-length expenses inside an SMSF.

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Superannuation

Super could push ASX capacity

ASX capacity

The capacity of the Australian Securities Exchange could be seriously challenged by superannuation monies, according to analysis performed by a major accounting firm.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Review queries retirement system understanding

retirement system purpose

The Retirement Income Review has raised the issue of whether consumers understand the end purpose of the retirement system and if more needs to be done to make it clearer.

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Superannuation

Thought leadership line up confirmed

SMSF Association conference

The thought leadership panel that will commence the SMSF Association 2020 National Conference has been announced.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Compulsory superannuation necessity questioned

Compulsory superannuation

The review of the retirement income system should assess whether compulsory superannuation is still necessary, an industry consultant says.

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Investments, Superannuation

SMSFs look beyond mainstream allocations

SMSF international alternative

The low interest rate environment is driving SMSF investors into offshore and alternative assets in greater numbers compared to their retail superannuation peers.

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Retirement, Superannuation

SMSF Party renews calls for supporters

SMSF Party Grant Abbott

The SMSF Party has called for supporters to formally sign up so its registration can proceed within the next few weeks.

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ATO, Superannuation, Tax

TBC indexation may take place in 2020

TBC indexation

The ATO has told trustees the expected indexation of the general TBC could occur as early as mid-2020.

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Superannuation, Tax

Review should examine super tax concessions

retirement tax concessions superannuation

The retirement income review should consider if tax concessions for superannuation are ultimately being used to fund housing in retirement.

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