News

ATO, Compliance

Push for undertaking instead of rectification

SMSFs undertaking rectification

SMSFs facing contravention issues with the ATO should consider a proactive enforceable undertaking rather than waiting for a regulator-issued rectification.

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ETFs, Investments

Betashares to launch global equity ETFs

Betashares global equity ETFs

Betashares will launch two broad-focus global equities ETFs, expanding its range of funds that can be used as a core asset in a portfolio.

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NALI/NALE

Govt amends NALE penalty

NALE penalty

The government has amended its proposed penalty for breaches of the NALE rules, but appears to be pushing ahead with plans to only apply them to the SMSF sector.

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Superannuation, Tax

No new detail on $3m soft cap

$3 million super tax

There has been almost no new detail included in the 2023 federal budget regarding the proposed new tax on total super balances above $3 million.

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Pensions, SMSF

Legacy pensions a missed opportunity

Legacy pensions

Having no reference to the issue of legacy pensions in the 2023 federal budget has been labelled as a missed opportunity given other super measures.

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NALI/NALE, Superannuation, Tax

Budget draws mixed reactions

Budget reactions

The industry has praised the federal budget in relation to measures to make super fairer, but has called for clarification on certain provisions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap could mean loss of assets

$3 million superannuation tax

Scenarios illustrating the egregious nature of the proposed $3 million soft cap on the super balances of individuals are beginning to surface.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Indexation most pertinent for initial pension

indexation TBC

The timing of pension commencement in the context of TBC indexation will be most relevant for members establishing their initial income stream.

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Superannuation, Technology

SuperConcepts adds open banking service

SuperConcepts open banking

SuperConcepts has announced a partnership with SISS Data Services to provide open banking services to its clients.

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Education, Superannuation

Accurium to provide stockbroker super training

Accurium SIAA training

The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association has joined with Accurium to provide super-related training to its members.

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