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Retirement, Superannuation

Super body slams Grattan retirement report

The superannuation industry peak body has called out the Grattan Institute for launching an unprecedented attack on the retirement savings of ordinary Australians.

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LRBA

LRBAs remain vital tool for SMEs: Thinktank

Critics of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) often cite the activities of residential property spruikers to taint the lending instrument more broadly, but the baby should not be thrown out with the bathwater, according to Thinktank.

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Investments, Residential Property

DomaCom launches branded mortgage sub-fund

Fractional property investment company DomaCom today announced an allocation to two mortgage investments by its first branded mortgage fund with DFS Portfolio Solutions (DFSPS), allowing advisers to gain exposures within their client portfolios.

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ASIC, LRBA, Regulation

Adviser banning blurs best interest duty

A red and white sign reading wrong way seen over shoulder of a man

The recent banning of SMSF adviser Jason Atkins has highlighted the dangers financial planners face in complying with the best interest duty requirements under the Future of Financial Advice reforms, a strategy specialist has said.

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Cryptocurrency, Tax

Tax treatment of cryptocurrency evolving

The ATO is expected to continue to develop its position on the tax treatment of cryptocurrency as the digital currency gains greater interest from average investors, as well as SMSFs.

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ATO, Tax

ATO needs governance shake-up

The ATO is a monopoly service provider by necessity, but there are governance issues including too much power focused on one individual, according to taxation watchdog the Inspector-General of Taxation.

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Regulation, Tax

Imputation credit policy reversal not guaranteed

Individuals concerned about the Labor Party’s proposed banning of franking credit refunds in certain circumstances should not expect a future coalition government to repeal the policy should it become law, a representative for senior Australians has advised.

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Education, Financial Planning

Advisers given FASEA preparation reminder

Online adviser portal Wealthdigital has underscored the need for financial planners to be well prepared for further postgraduate study requirements under the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).

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ATO, Auditing, Regulation

New audit cycle aimed at “basic” SMSFs

Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert has revealed the exact type of SMSF on which the proposed three-year audit cycle is founded.

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Accounting, ATO, Pensions

Excess determinations not a disaster

Accountants who lodged transfer balance account reports (TBAR) for their clients on 29 October may receive an excess notice from the ATO, but should not panic, a technical expert has said.

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