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Auditing

Non-audit years need “light-touch” check-in

The federal government should strongly consider requiring SMSFs using a three-year audit cycle to have a “light-touch” compliance check in the non-audit years should it choose to proceed with its audit proposal, an industry body has argued.

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Financial Planning, Regulation

Likely reform will put advice at risk

Expected financial planning reforms following the revelations from the banking royal commission will restrict advice to those who can afford to pay thousands of dollars in comprehensive advice fees, according to an online advice firm.

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Investments

Selectivity key to disruption opportunities

Investors must exercise a more selective approach to their investments amid the growing opportunities that are emerging in disruptive innovation and the continued uncertainty in global markets, according to Nikko Asset Management.

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Auditing, Regulation

Survey finds lack of support for triennial audits

A new survey of SMSF professionals has found 93 per cent of respondents do not support the proposed three-yearly audit cycle for eligible funds, while 94 per cent believe it would lead to a greater risk of contraventions by trustees.

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Pensions, Regulation

Actuarial certificate regulation will cut red tape

SMSF administrator SuperConcepts has urged Treasury and the federal government to push ahead with a regulation that will prevent SMSFs that only have account-based pensions in their fund from needing to obtain an actuarial certificate if they want to cut costs and red tape.

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Investments, LICs

New LIC IPO offers overseas exposure

Australian boutique fund manager Tribeca Investment Partners has today opened its initial public offering (IPO) for a new listed investment company (LIC), Tribeca Global Natural Resources.

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Auditing, Regulation

Technology enables regular audits

SMSF administrator and software provider SuperConcepts has highlighted triennial audits will be counterproductive to technological improvements that mean SMSF audits can occur more regularly.

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Investments

Investors must embrace disruption in portfolios

Investors must turn their focus to disruptive innovation for portfolio opportunities that are fast emerging from the exponential growth of technological advancements, according to Nikko Asset Management.

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ETFs, Investments

Energy tech ETFs launched with SMSFs in mind

ETF Securities (ETFS) has today listed an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will provide investors, including SMSFs, with access to companies directly involved in the global energy revolution.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Implementing PC SMSF findings not a sure thing

The federal government has no immediate plans to apply changes to restrict members with less than $1 million from establishing an SMSF in the wake of the Productivity Commission’s draft report on superannuation.

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