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Superannuation

ALP backflip poses grandfathering issues

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The federal opposition’s move to spare SMSFs that have at least one age pensioner from its plans to scrap cash payments for excess franking credits poses questions about grandfathering arrangements in relation to SMSF members, according to SuperConcepts.

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Residential Property

La Trobe Financial prices $750 million RMBS

La Trobe Financial has priced its sixth residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issue, La Trobe Financial Capital Markets Trust 2018-1, at $750 million.

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Investments

How can SMSFs better manage risk in equity investments?

The market selldown and subsequent increased volatility in early February was an unwelcome but necessary reminder for SMSF trustees and members that downturns are a fundamental part of investing.

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Business News

Charter Hall partners with education platform

Charter Hall Direct has partnered with independent investment information platform Informed Investor to provide educational content.

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Business News

Labor policy carveout adds complexity

The federal opposition’s intention to spare SMSFs that have at least one age pensioner from its plans to scrap cash payments for excess franking credits adds further complexity and confusion for retirees.

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Accounting

SMSF accounting advice falls short: panel

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A panel of consumers has criticised the quality of advice they received from the accounting community with regard to establishing an SMSF, as well as the assistance given in running this type of fund.

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Business News

Online broker launches SMSF account

Online broker Stake’s SMSF accounts have gone live, with Australian investors now able to trade through their SMSF on the platform.

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Practice Management

Technology allows super reform efficiency

The implementation of specialised SMSF administration software allowed for more efficient servicing of clients with regard to determining the implications of the super reforms, an accounting firm partner has said.

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Business News

Mclowd partners with Super Plus

SMSF software and practitioner marketplace Mclowd has announced Brisbane-based administration firm Super Plus is migrating clients to the platform as part of a five-year agreement.

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Regulation

Imputation refund plan a wake-up call

The federal opposition’s proposal to end cash refunds for excess dividend imputation credits should ring alarm bells for SMSFs about the risks of home bias in investment portfolios.

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