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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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Documentation

SIS BDBN provisions unreliable

SIS BDBN provisions

SMSFs relying on SIS provisions regarding binding death benefit nominations (BDBN) may find them unreliable and unable to withstand a legal challenge

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Accounting

Accountants chase SMSF clients

Accountants more SMSF clients

Accountants have expressed a desire to add more SMSF clients to their books of business, according to the latest industry research.

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Documentation

Govt move eases electronic document execution

electronic document execution

Issues around the electronic execution of SMSF documents have been simplified with temporary federal regulations removing different state-based requirements.

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Financial Planning

FPA reassures advisers over AFSL proposal

FPA AFSL proposal

The FPA has clarified its recommendation to dismantle the AFSL system for advisers and replace it with individual registration.

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Administration

Administrator offers data-matching portal

SMSF Alliance data-matching

SMSF Alliance has upgraded it portal, offering a data-matching service for trustees that can be used by advisers to generate new sources of fee income.

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