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Investments

Five new portfolios on OpenInvest platform

OpenInvest Spark Financial

OpenInvest has forged a new funds management relationship offering consumers access to a suite of five varied investment portfolios.

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SMSF, Superannuation

TSB used to level playing field

Treasury has admitted the use of the TSB to levy a proposed earnings tax was chosen to prevent people moving funds to sidestep the tax.

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ATO, Compliance

ATO gives trustees six months to comply

ATO SMSF rectification

SMSF trustees ordered by the ATO to rectify a contravention will have six months to do so before being hit with a significant administrative penalty.

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Trusts

Judgment has lost trust deed implications

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A recent appeal in family trust matter highlights the need for SMSFs to address gaps in their fund’s deed history before lawyers are involved.

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Death benefits

Fund account not tied to death benefit

Death Benefits accounts

The account that a deceased member held their superannuation balance in has no bearing on how the death benefits of that person can be paid.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

TSB tax consultation paper released

TSB tax consultation paper

Treasury has opened a consultation on the planned $3 million TSB earnings tax, with the SMSF Association noting the tax is a blunt instrument.

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Superannuation, Tax

Earnings tax calculator highlights inequity

Earnings tax calculator

An online tool comparing the calculation of proposed superannuation earnings tax with other methods reveals it will not be an equitable solution.

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Investments

OpenInvest signs with Sydney firm

OpenInvest Sarto Advisory

Investment platform OpenInvest has partnered with Sarto Advisory to provide access to investment services for young investors.

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financial advice

Merger of FPA and AFA complete

AFA FPA Merger

The FPA and AFA have formally completed their merger and commenced operations under the new Financial Advice Association Australia banner.

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Auditing

Materiality a testing audit concept

Materiality SMSF auditors

The concept of materiality has been acknowledged by the ATO as a difficult one for auditors to manage with regard to SMSF investment strategies.

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