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Investments, SMSF

Foreign property not ideal for SMSFs

Overseas property Investment SMSF Self-managed superannuation fund Audit Charge over property Risk

SMSF trustees looking to invest in overseas property may face external risks that are hard to manage and foreign laws that may conflict with Australian regulations.

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Technology

Class enhances direct information access

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Class Administration software Tim Steele share registries

Class has improved its software through the inclusion of direct information feeds from share registries and an additional financial institution.

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Compliance, Regulation, Tax

Tax agent code changes finalised

Code of professional conduct for tax agents Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Amendment (Measures No 2) Determination 2024

The proposed changes to the code of professional conduct for tax agents will be tabled in parliament after the government and industry agreed to a final round of changes.

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Investments, Property, SMSF

New NDIS offering aids better outcomes

NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme SMSF Investment Housing

SMSF members can receive solid returns and address some housing issues by investing in certain accommodation associated with the NDIS.

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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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