News

ASIC, Commercial Property

ASIC wraps up last action against Westpoint

After 19 civil actions, ASIC has wrapped up its financial recovery efforts related to the failure of WA-based property group Westpoint in 2005.

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Superannuation, Tax

New CGT concessions book hits the shelves

A just-published book is aimed at acting as a reference guide to the small business capital gains tax concessions and their superannuation implications.

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Regulation, Strategy

SMSF body endorses six-member fund maximum

The move to increase the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six has met the approval of the peak sector body.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO issues super access guidance

The ATO has warned SMSF trustees about the seriousness of accessing their superannuation benefits illegally.

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ASIC, Superannuation

SMSF adviser cops 10-year sentence over conduct

An adviser banned by ASIC has also been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on eight counts of engaging in dishonest conduct.

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Education, Financial Planning

FASEA to fast-track diploma, bridging course approval

Graduate diplomas and bridging courses will receive priority assessment from FASEA, which has announced it will begin accrediting education courses and providers.

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Compliance, Strategy

Six members may require corporate trustee

Topdocs estate planning

Having a corporate trustee may be the only solution for some SMSFs wanting to increase the number of fund members to the maximum of six.

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ETFs, Investments

SMSFs remain ETF pioneers

SMSFs continue to drive flows into new asset classes offered by exchange-traded funds even though they now represent a smaller amount of overall capital managed by these investment structures.

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Administration, Auditing

Audit caution more likely with unlisted assets

Recent court cases are likely to temper how auditors view unlisted assets inside an SMSF portfolio.

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Tax

CGT, franking credit changes to reduce share gains

Proposed changes to franking credit refunds and capital gains tax will reduce the long-term gains from equities for those already paying high rates of tax.

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