News

Regulation, Superannuation

Certainty needed on govt work test proposal

Work test change proposal

The government must act swiftly on its proposal to extend the work test age in order to avoid placing members anticipating the changes at a disadvantage, an SMSF expert says.

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Appointments

SuperGuardian names new education manager

SuperGuardian education manager

SMSF administrator SuperGuardian has appointed a well-known sector educator and consultant to a new education role.

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Investments, Property

Property currently more an income play

Commercial property capital gains

Non-residential real estate is currently more likely to generate stronger returns from income than capital gains, a specialist commercial property lender has said.

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Administration, Business News

SuperConcepts opens new SA office

SuperConcepts Adelaide office

SuperConcepts will expand its presence in South Australia after opening a new office, with plans to increase the operational staff based in the location.

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Education, FASEA

Enrolments open for FASEA exam preparation program

FASEA exam preparation program

New FASEA exam preparation program Cram 4 Exam has begun accepting enrolments for its first sessions, which will commence in October.

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Compliance, Financial Planning

Pre-emptive advice solutions required

Financial planning advice compliance

A chartered accounting firm partner has called for greater proactivity from the financial planning industry in addressing poor compliance practices.

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Financial Planning, Regulation

SMSF advice review needed with ASIC, FASEA input

SMSF advice review

The SMSFA has called for an inquiry into SMSF advice, with input from regulatory and professional bodies, to clarify its provision to trustees.

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Residential Property

Residential property can be transferred to an SMSF

SMSF residential property

Residential property may be held in an SMSF if it is being used as part of a business, but trustees need to tread carefully when implementing such a strategy.

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ATO, Investments

SMSFs receive ATO letters querying investment strategy

SMSFs ATO letters investment

SMSFs have begun to receive letters from the ATO seeking clarification over their investment strategy and also flagging penalties for any lack of action on the issue.

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Financial Planning, Superannuation

AFCA shares crucial SMSF switching advice elements

AFCA SMSF switching advice

Financial planners have been made aware of the elements the Australian Financial Complaints Authority focuses on when examining disputes over SMSF switching advice.

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