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financial advice

FAAA launches recruitment site

FAAA hiring jobs recruitment website

The Financial Advice Association Australia has launched a careers portal to assist advice firms and practitioners to find new staff or job opportunities.

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ATO, SMSF, Superannuation

Illegal access leads ATO concerns

ATO SMSF illegal early access compliance

The ATO has flagged illegal early access as the leading area of compliance it is working on, noting an increase in funds appearing to break the rules.

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ATO, Compliance, Management, Tax

GST status needs regular review

GST turnover registration SMSF

Trustees have been reminded they must register their SMSF for GST once the fund fulfills specific conditions related to the types of transactions it conducts.

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Downsizer, Pensions

Surplus proceeds a pension threat

Downsizer Aged pension AAT asset pension test

A recent AAT case has highlighted the need for retirees to use the full proceeds of a home sale to buy another home to avoid surplus funds impacting pension entitlements.

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ETFs, Investments

Betashares adds cash-flow ETF

Betashares Cash-flow ETF

Betashares will expand its ETF line-up with the introduction of a new fund that tracks companies known for their robust cash flow.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO tracking early access damage

ATO SMSF illegal early access

The ATO has commenced a new program tracking the impact of illegal early access from SMSFs in an effort to identify those most likely to engage in the practice.

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SMSF, Trusts

Dual trustees an unnecessary risk

SMSF corporate trustee Accurium

Administering an SMSF with a trustee and a trustee company could potentially expose the fund’s assets should the company encounter legal or regulatory issues.

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ASIC, financial advice

Adviser levy tipped to be reduced

ASIC financial adviser levy FAAA Sarah Abood

The financial adviser levy imposed by ASIC is anticipated to be less than what was previously estimated for the 2023 financial year.

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Fixed Income, Investments

Fixed income app expands to SMSFs

Blossom fixed income investment app SMSF

A fixed income investment firm that provides access to its fund via a mobile app has expanded its focus to include SMSF investors.

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ETFs, Investments

VanEck adds three new hedged ETFs

VanEck ETF Currency hedged

Global ETF provider VanEck has listed three of its international equity funds as Australian dollar hedged versions following demand from advisers and investors.

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