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LRBA, SMSF

Asset transfer after LRBA optional

SMSF LRBA limited recourse borrowing arrangement bare trust transfer

SMSFs do not have to transfer an asset from a bare trust after paying off an LRBA, but not doing so will constrain its use by the fund.

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ASIC, Compliance, Regulation

ASIC bans Queensland SMSF adviser

ASIC SMSF Financial adviser Ban

ASIC has banned a financial adviser from any involvement in the financial services industry after finding he engaged in dishonest conduct when dealing with six SMSF clients.

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ASIC, Business News, Investments

Mayfair regains asset control

Mayfair 101 James Mawhinney ASIC Supreme court of Victoria Liquidators

Mayfair 101 has regained control of contested assets after reaching a settlement with liquidators appointed nearly four years ago.

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Compliance, Contributions, Regulation, Strategy

Bring-forward rule timing important

Bring-forward arrangement Non-concessional contributions Contributions Contribution caps Indexation SMSF

The higher non-concessional contributions caps coming on 1 July will not be applicable for everyone looking to use the bring-forward rules.

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LRBA, Regulation, SMSF

Beware LRBA interest rate impact

Interest rates LRBA SMSF Loans Related-party

SMSF practitioners should assess their clients’ existing LRBAs and explore opportunities to secure a better interest rate for the loan through a commercial lender.

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Insurance, Investments, SMSF

Guidance doesn’t negate insurance duty

SMSF collectables ATO guidance insurance

ATO guidance on what constitutes a collectable does not remove a trustee’s responsibility under superannuation laws to properly store and protect any asset.

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Legislation, SMSFA

Div 296 tax a flawed, rushed policy

Unrealised capital gains SMSF Association Division 296 tax

Government plans to introduce a superannuation earnings tax for member balances over $3 million have been rushed and remain flawed despite industry feedback calling for change.

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financial advice, Regulation

CSLR adviser levy exceeds $18 million

FAAA Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Funding Financial advisers

The compensation scheme of last resort has unveiled its levy funding estimates, prompting concern from one industry body over the costs imposed on the financial advice sector.

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ATO, Compliance, SMSF

Key illegal access link quantified

ATO Illegal early access SMSF Promoter

Individuals setting up an SMSF are accounting for a significant proportion of the people illegally accessing their retirement savings early.

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Pensions, Superannuation, Tax

MLP valuations under Div 296 still unclear

Market-linked pensions Defined benefit pensions Division 296 tax Valuation Treasury

Guidance on the treatment of market-linked pensions in relation to the Division 296 tax has yet to clearly outline how these interests will be valued under the cap.

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