News

Pensions, Regulation, SMSF

Pension exit improvements proposed

Legacy pensions Commutations Reserve allocations Contribution cap

Draft plans to allow SMSF members to exit legacy pensions can be improved by removing any timeframes and allowing partial commutations without contribution caps being applied.

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Auditing, Investments

Most complex audit files targeted

Unlisted entities SMSF Auditors ATO

The ATO will home in on the most difficult files created by an auditor, especially where unlisted assets are involved, ramping up the evidence that should be on file.

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Investments, SMSF

Greater SMSF portfolio diversification needed

SMSF portfolio Diversification Fixed income

SMSF portfolios are heavily reliant on share investments, potentially exposing trustees to the adverse effects of volatility from market corrections.

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ASIC, SMSF

Property investment scheme wound up

United Global Capital ASIC SMSF Global Property Fund Limited

The Federal Court has ordered the winding-up of a property investment company linked to conflicted SMSF advice and has appointed liquidators.

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Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Borderline issues require an ACR

ACR Auditor Contravention Report ATO ASIC SMSF Self managed super fund auditor

An Auditor Contravention Report should be lodged with the ATO in situations involving marginal compliance breaches to reduce practice management risk.

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LRBA, Property

LRBA housing market impact overstated

LRBA Limited recourse borrowing arrangement SMSF Association Property

Data has been presented to a parliamentary committee showing the effect LRBA use has had on Australia’s housing market has been exaggerated.

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Contributions, SMSF, Strategy

Revaluations can allow carry forward rule use

Concessional contribution Unused concessional contribution Total super balance

Revaluing the assets of an SMSF can ensure the members will be able to utilise the carry forward concessional contributions provisions.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Technology

AI to free up client servicing

SMSF Self-managed superannuation administration SMSFAI Olivia Long artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence will take over routine work in the SMSF space but practitioners should prioritise their focus on its client outcomes.

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NALI/NALE

Good NALE results from recent PBRs

Accurium Broderick FAAA ART SMSF Self-managed superannuation Accurium Mark Ellem NALE Trustee capacity

Accountants using their professional permits when performing work for their own fund without charge will not necessarily trigger the NALE provisions.

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LRBA, Trusts

Single LRBA can acquire several assets

LRBA 13.22C Property Self-managed superannuation SMSF

An LRBA can be used to acquire multiple properties for a development project, but this approach may raise additional compliance risks.

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