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ATO, SMSF

Law vague re SMSF unit trust role

SMSF Unit trusts NALE NALI LCR 2021/2 SIS Act

Guidance regarding whether SMSF trustees can provide services to a related unit trust without breaching the non-arm’s length income rules is unclear and ambiguous.

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Administration, ATO, SMSF

New trust reporting regime prompt issued

ATO SMSF Trust distribution Trust benefits Annual return

SMSF trustee have been reminded of the new reporting requirements taking effect in the 2024/25 financial year for trust income.

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financial advice, Financial Planning

FAAA wants CSLR funding clarity

AFCA CSLR Dixon Advisory FAAA Financial Advice Association Australia compensation scheme of last resort

The FAAA has once again called on Treasury to explain why advisers should be forced to fund compensation claims arising from the Dixon Advisory case.

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Administration, SMSF, Tax

$3m cap adds to divorce complexity

Divorce Division 296 tax SMSF Withdrawals Contributions Earnings calculation

Calculating a final financial position in the event of a divorce may become more difficult when the Division 296 tax is introduced.

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Pensions, Superannuation, Tax

Excess pension payments not always tax-free

SMSF Superannuation Minimum pension Lump sum commutation Preservation age

SMSF members drawing a lump sum above their minimum pension amount are safe from any further tax, but should be aware of preservation restrictions.

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Superannuation

New preservation age noteworthy

preservation age low-rate cap TRIS transition-to-retirement income stream

From 1 July, the preservation age will be aligned for all Australians, rendering some of the current superannuation system rules obsolete.

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ASIC, financial advice

ASIC freezes SMSF adviser’s assets

ASIC Sunny Prakash SMSF Assets frozen

ASIC has frozen the assets of an SMSF adviser and auditor following concerns about activities in relation to the trading accounts of his clients.

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ETFs, Investments

Betashares debuts bank bond ETF

BSUB Bonds Banks ETF Betashares

Betashares has unveiled Australia’s first pure-play tier 2 bank credit exchanged traded fund offering access to bonds issued by large Australian banks.

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Administration, Contributions, SMSF

Last day of June 2024 significant

superannuation Contributions 30 June minimum pension payment timing rules

Trustees and advisers need to consider the implications of having 30 June 2024 fall on a Sunday with regard to contributions and pension obligations.

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Insurance, SMSF

Insurance cover details skewed

Life insurance SMSF Investment strategy Insignia Financial The Auditors Institute

Levels of insurance cover for SMSF members are likely being clouded by the ageing demographic of members and the use of policies held outside the fund.

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