News

ATO, Compliance, Strategy

ATO flags multiple SMSFs issue

The ATO has revealed it is examining the use of multiple SMSFs to manipulate tax outcomes as a new emerging matter.

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Education

FASEA education elements causing SMSFA angst

The SMSF Association has highlighted specific educational requirements proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Education Authority (FASEA) as further areas of concern it has for the advice industry.

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Investments, Regulation

Fund manager calls for franking credit refund cap

A fund manager has proposed the implementation of caps on maximum franking credit refunds per person as an alternative solution to scrapping the refunds altogether.

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Administration, Business News

SuperMate integrates with share registries

SuperMate has added integrations with share registry companies Computershare and Link Market Services to enable practitioners and trustees to view records of their share registry balance.

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Education, Property

New property course unveiled

Mentor Education Group has launched a real estate course following a growing number of calls for such a service from accountants, financial planners and brokers as more professional advisory practices position themselves as one-stop-shop service providers.

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Infrastructure, Investments

Growing SMSF demand for unlisted infrastructure

SMSFs are showing a strong appetite for the unlisted infrastructure, now that access to this asset class has opened up, according to Infrastructure Partners Investment Fund (IPIF) Management.

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Auditing

Triennial audit risks industry contraction

The SMSF audit industry could witness increased contraction and consolidation should the triennial audit cycle policy proposal be legislated, an auditor has warned.

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Administration, ATO, Compliance

Quarterly TBC report dates draw closer

The SMSF Association has reminded SMSFs on a quarterly transfer balance cap (TBC) reporting cycle they must make their first lodgement with the ATO in three weeks.

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ETFs, Investments

Fidelity embarks on active ETF strategy

International fund manager Fidelity has implemented a strategy to introduce a series of active exchange-traded funds into the market with the express view of assisting SMSF investors achieve better portfolio diversification.

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ATO, Superannuation

Tabling of SuperStream draft regulations welcomed

The SMSF Association has welcomed draft regulations recently tabled in Parliament to allow SMSFs to receive digital rollovers through the SuperStream system.

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