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Financial Planning, Superannuation

COVID-19 SOA relief to end in October

SOA relief

ASIC’s COVID-19 relief measures relating to advice around the early release of super, including the use of an SOA, will be repealed in October.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

ASIC to sharply hike adviser levies

ASIC adviser levies

ASIC has called for feedback on changes to its industry-based funding as it proposes a substantial increase in levies for financial advisers.

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Superannuation

Building super now a priority

superannuation strategies

Queries about superannuation contribution strategies dominated calls to AMP advisers in May overtaking calls about COVID-19 financial relief.

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Investments

Gold investing avenue open to SMSFs

SMSFs gold

Due to high levels of interest, SMSFs have now been provided with the ability to trade gold, stored on their behalf in Australia, via a new mobile app.

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ATO, Tax

NALI action won’t void RPL rules

NALI RPL LRBA

SMSFs with LRBAs through a related party lender should stay within NALI provisions despite the ATO taking a no-action position until mid-2021.

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ETFs

BetaShares unveils currency-hedged ETF

BetaShares currency-hedged ETFs

BetaShares is launching currency-hedged versions of three of its international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in response to recent market movements.

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Accounting

Time for careful contribution planning

superannuation contribution planning

June is a good time to strategise how to maximise superannuation contributions and make the most of the rules to ensure clients get the best outcomes.

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Auditing

Fraud creates auditor challenge

SMSF auditors fraud

There is an increasing onus on SMSF auditors to detect fraud and the processes to do so are becoming more substantial, a leading practitioner has said.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

Henderson charged with dishonest conduct

Sam Henderson dishonest conduct

A banned financial adviser who was the subject of scrutiny at the financial services royal commission will face charges related to misrepresenting his qualifications to give advice.

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ATO, Superannuation, Tax

SMSFA surveys members on ASIC relief impact

SMSF Association ASIC relief

The SMSF Association has asked its members for feedback on relief measures provided by ASIC in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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