News

HLB Mann Judd unveils new insurance business

January 29, 2018

HLB Mann Judd Sydney has launched a new insurance business, HLB Insurance Services, in a joint venture with risk specialist practice MBS Insurance.

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Accounting

Downsizer contributions attract some interest

January 25, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

A mid-tier accounting firm has already experienced some interest in the use of the downsizer contribution provisions contained in the 2017 federal budget.

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Compliance

Take BDBNs seriously to avoid breach

January 25, 2018

Malavika Santhebennur

Treating binding death benefit nominations (BDBN) as a mere formality when commencing a superannuation account can lead to financial services licensees cutting corners, but this is not an endemic issue in the industry, according to a legal expert.

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ETFs

SSGA heeding SMSF market demands

January 25, 2018

Krystine Lumanta

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will continue to focus on meeting the evolving requirements of SMSF investors and providing more sophisticated education when it comes to servicing the sector this year.

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Superannuation

SMSF Association welcomes lodgement extension

January 24, 2018

Krystine Lumanta

The SMSF Association has commended the ATO for deferring the lodgement date of SMSF annual returns for the 2017 financial year, allowing advisers extra time to make crucial decisions with their clients.

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Superannuation

SMSFs seeking stronger valuation evidence

January 24, 2018

Krystine Lumanta

A number of SMSF trustees are providing more evidence and support documents for asset and investment valuations to lodge with the ATO, an industry auditor has revealed.

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Business News

Strong second quarter boosts Hub24 FUA

January 24, 2018

Malavika Santhebennur

Strong quarterly net inflows for the second quarter of the 2018 financial year have helped drive Hub24’s funds under administration (FUA) to $7 billion.

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Superannuation

Time to take a closer look at factors

January 23, 2018

Thomas Reif

With one of the most enviable pension systems in the world, an increasing number of Australian investors are taking the hunt for retirement income into their own hands through the establishment of an SMSF.

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Documentation

Topdocs integrates with BGL CAS 360

January 23, 2018

Malavika Santhebennur

Legal document provider Topdocs has extended its range of integration tools to include BGL’s cloud company compliance software, CAS 360.

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Compliance

Bulk conversion offer proves popular

January 23, 2018

Krystine Lumanta

SuperCentral has revealed its bulk conversion program and online SMSF services that support advisers in achieving seamless compliance have experienced strong take-up in the marketplace.

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