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ETFs, Investments

Three new ETFs from Dimensional

Exchange-traded fund ETF Dimensional Fund Advisors

International wealth manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched three actively managed ETFs on the ASX to expand and complement its existing product range in Australia.

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Death benefits, Estate Planning, Pensions

Death beneficiary must be confirmed

Death benefit Reversionary pension Pension Beneficiary

Confirmation as to whom death benefits should be assigned needs to be established before a reversionary pension is implemented.

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Compliance, NALI/NALE, Trusts

Trust services could bring NALI scrutiny

Unit trusts NALI Non-arm's length income Related party

Contracting a related party to perform services on a unit trust with SMSF investors may expose the trustees to significant NALI risks.

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Compliance, financial advice, Tax

Tax agent code consultation non-existent

Joint Bodies Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination Tax Practitioners Board Stephen Jones Matthew Addison SMSF Association

A group of 10 industry bodies has rejected claims by the government that it consulted with the sector over changes to the tax agent code of conduct.

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Investments

Is private credit a better property route?

Private credit Property Investment Returns

Investing directly into property is very popular among Australians, but access to real estate via private credit vehicles is worth considering.

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Legislation, Tax

Teals push for Div 296 changes

Division 296 tax SMSF Self-managed superannuation Teals Amendments Zoe Daniels Helen Haines Allegra Spender Kylea Tink

The teal independents have raised several concerns regarding the proposed Division 296 tax and called for urgent changes to mitigate its impact on SMSFs.

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SMSF, Tax

Timing crucial for CGT concessions

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Small business CGT concessions Accurium Mark Ellem

The timing of the administration procedures regarding the small business CGT concessions is critical for contributions made under these rules.

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Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Routine work an audit independence risk

Auditor independence standards In-house audit APES 110 SMSF auditors

It remains highly unlikely in-house SMSF audits conducted by a firm that also provides routine non-audit services will not be a breach of auditor independence standards.

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Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Opposition moves to block tax agent changes

Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 Opposition Senate CAANZ

The opposition has called on the Senate to block the passage of proposed changes to the tax agent code of conduct as they are likely to impact small operators disproportionately.

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Legislation, Tax

Div 296 progress remains shaky

Division 296 tax SMSF Association Unrealised capital gains

The SMSF Association has reported support for the Division 296 tax bill in the Senate is not definite as the body continues to push for it to be scrapped or amended.

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