News

Investments, Regulation, SMSFA, Tax

Imputation system bill problematic

Franking credits bill

The SMSF Association is worried about the impact proposed legislative amendments to the franking credit system will potentially have.

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Business News, SMSF, Technology

US fintech firm to enter SMSF admin space

SMSF

A US-based fintech company is looking to enter the SMSF market through the acquisition of a firm with an established fund administration service.

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Superannuation, Technology

SuperMate integrates with Smarter SMSF

Supermate

A new integration agreement will now allow SuperMate users access to the full suite of fund documents offered by Smarter SMSF.

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financial advice, Platforms

Platform targets superannuation advice

Intelliflo advice platform

The Intelliflo advice platform has been specifically developed to aid practitioners in providing superannuation advice in the domestic market.

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Auditing, Education, SMSF

Auditors failing key requirements

SMSF auditors

Many SMSF auditors are being issued with ATO education directions for failing one of the most fundamental tasks required of them.

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Retirement, Superannuation

New super drawdown approach suggested

Retirement income

A new study has shown Australians could improve their retirement income by 10 per cent through a new approach to the drawdown phase of superannuation.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Clarifying the $3 million soft cap

$3 million superannuation cap

The proposed $3 million soft cap has caused significant angst in SMSF circles, but understanding the facts of the measure to date is important.

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ATO, Auditing

Poor valuation evidence a concern

SMSF valuation evidence

The ATO is alarmed by the number of situations where SMSF auditors are not substantiating asset valuations with proper supporting evidence.

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Auditing, Death benefits

Track death benefit payment delays

Death benefit delays

SMSF trustees should record any reasons that may prevent a death benefit being paid out to avoid auditor or ATO scrutiny around the delay.

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Superannuation

Super objective shouldn’t dictate operations

Superannuation objective

The objective of superannuation should be limited to policy issues rather than the operation of the system.

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