News

Property

Eligible interest a must for BRP

eligible interest, real estate, business real property, SMSF, self-managed superannuation, Accurium, Natalie Scott, business use, SMSFR 2009/1

For an asset to meet the definition of business real property for superannuation purposes, an SMSF must be deemed to have an eligible interest in it.

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ART, ASIC, ATO, Auditing, Regulation

Adviser and auditor banned

Financial Services and Credit Panel, FSCP, SMSF auditor, ASIC, Administrative Review Tribunal, ART, Glenn Paul Meilak, Terence Murphy

Two separate actions have led to an SMSF adviser and a qualified auditor being banned from practising for failing to maintain the standards expected of them.

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ETFs, Investments

Global X launches US small-cap ETF

Global X Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Capped Index, Australian Securities Exchange, ASX, Mirae Asset Financial Group, Billy Leung, small-cap stocks, ETF

Global X has launched the first ETF tracking the Russell 2000 Capped Index on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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Investments

Investment strategy must be practical

Multiple investment strategies

Accountants and advisers must consider the practical implications before employing multiple investment strategies within a single SMSF.

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Contributions, Insurance, Superannuation

Clarity needed on insurance benefits status

Clarification is needed on the treatment of life insurance benefits inside superannuation after a draft tax ruling stated they could be viewed as income or contributions.

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Accounting, Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Trust low over ALP super policy

The latest research into consumer sentiment regarding superannuation policy has shown a distinct distrust in the government among Australians.

The latest research into consumer sentiment regarding superannuation policy has shown a distinct distrust in the government among Australians.

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Education, financial advice, Financial Planning, Regulation

SMSFA welcomes expanded pathway

The SMSF Association has welcomed an expansion of the pathway for new entrants into financial advice, but wants to ensure current quality standards are retained.

The SMSF Association has welcomed an expansion of the pathway for new entrants into financial advice, but wants to ensure current quality standards are retained.

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Education, financial advice, Financial Planning

New adviser pathway expanded further

The pathway for new entrants into financial advice will be expanded to include anyone with a bachelor’s degree after they have completed core units of study related to the sector.

The pathway for new entrants into financial advice will be expanded to include anyone with a bachelor’s degree after they have completed core units of study related to the sector.

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Education, financial advice, Financial Planning

Education changes welcomed

Government plans to allow more people to become advisers have been generally welcomed as a departure from a flawed model that prevented growth of the sector.

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ATO, Auditing, SMSF

Auditor numbers looking healthier

SMSF auditors

The number of registered auditors in the SMSF industry has improved after several years of depletion that affected this cohort.

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