News

Property

Ex-property developer loses fraud appeal

July 22, 2021

Jason Spits

An ex-property developer who defrauded SMSF investors has lost an appeal against his conviction.

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ATO, Superannuation

Visibility changes still need faster data

July 22, 2021

Jason Spits

Changes to allow greater visibility of superannuation assets during a separation are positive, but faster collection and reporting of data is still required.

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Superannuation

COVID-19 provides sector boost

July 21, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in SMSF establishments over the year to March 2021.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Paperwork key to future pension payments

July 21, 2021

Jason Spits

SMSF trustees can set a date to receive pension payments, but must ensure the commencement and payment dates are not switched.

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Appointments

SMSF Association adds two board members

July 21, 2021

Tia Thomas

The SMSF Association is aiming to raise professional standards with the appointment of two board members, with one returning after stepping down in 2019.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement covenant includes SMSFs

July 20, 2021

Jason Spits

The retirement income covenant will apply to all super funds, including SMSFs, and will carry similar obligations to those required for investment strategies.

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Investments, Superannuation

Investment return motivation on the rise

July 20, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

SMSF establishments have increasingly been triggered by the desire to achieve better investment returns over the past six-year period.

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ECPI

Accounting bodies call for ECPI alterations

July 20, 2021

Jason Spits

Two accounting bodies have put forward their own alterations for the calculation of ECPI and called for indexing to apply to disregarded small fund assets.