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Qualified advisers could grow specialist pool

Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association Financial advice UniSuper Andrew Gregory Euroz Hartleys Amanda Bryce

The introduction of the qualified adviser into the industry could be the catalyst for increasing specialised practitioners in the future.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 tax draft bills approved

Division 296 SELC Senate Economics Legislation Committee Better Targeted superannuation Concessions

A Senate committee reviewing the draft Division 296 tax bill has recommended it be passed without any suggested amendments.

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SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Stance on Div 296 tax disappointing

SMSF Association SMSFA Peter Burgess Senate Economics Legislation Committee Division 296 Better Targeted superannuation Concessions

The SMSF Association has labelled a Senate committee’s support for the proposed Division 296 tax as it stands disappointing.

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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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