News

ATO, Tax

Sector won’t win NALE battle

February 19, 2020

Change to non-arm’s length expenses (NALE) provisions are unlikely but better guidance on its application will be forthcoming, according to an SMSF technical expert.

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Superannuation

SMSFs drive super system change

February 19, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The success of the SMSF sector is driving competition within the wider super industry, a senior government minister has said.

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Financial Planning

No future for SMSF ‘business model’

February 19, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The SMSF business model, where everyone who wants an SMSF gets one, has a limited future, an SMSF advice expert says.

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Appointments

SMSFA introduces new designation

February 19, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The SMSF Association has introduced a new designation to recognise members with a long history of servicing the sector in a significant manner.

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ATO

ATO shares investment guidance

February 18, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The ATO has released trustee guidance based on the outcomes of its letter-writing campaign to 17,700 SMSFs last year.

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Education, FASEA

AFA designation holders get FASEA credit

February 18, 2020

Jason Spits

FASEA has given AFA members one credit for education undertaken to attain the association’s FChFP designation.

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure can boost SMSF returns

February 18, 2020

Jason Spits

Research conducted by an infrastructure manager has found a small allocation to the asset class can provide a long-term boost to the performance of an SMSF portfolio.

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Education, Estate Planning

Topdocs launches estate planning training

February 18, 2020

Jason Spits

Legal document provider Topdocs will build on its partnership with The Legal Hub to provide free estate planning to financial advisers.

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Retirement

Drought drives spike in retiree spending

February 18, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The cost of living for retirees accelerated during the December quarter, the latest ASFA Retirement Standard has revealed.

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Retirement

Review to cause more change

February 17, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Retirement Income Review is likely to lead to more changes to the superannuation system, but these changes should improve the overall strength of the system in the long term, the head of an industry body has predicted. “In the short term I think [the Retirement Income Review] is likely to lead to more change, […]

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