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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 paused with changes likely

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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Appointments, Auditing

Banton to leave ASF Audits

One of the leading figures in the SMSF audit space will transition into a consultancy role from the end of this month.

One of the leading figures in the SMSF audit space will transition into a consultancy role from the end of this month.

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Crypto Assets, Digital assets, Investments

OKX launches SMSF crypto-platform

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Accountants reissue call for new tax changes

The IPA has called for revisions to the proposed Division 296 tax that allow for the calculation of earnings on realised gains on an individual-member basis.

The IPA has called for revisions to the proposed Division 296 tax that allow for the calculation of earnings on realised gains on an individual-member basis.

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ASIC, Investments

Court orders more action against MIS operator

The Federal Court has ordered action to be taken against more related entities of a scheme operator that attracted money from SMSF investors.

The Federal Court has ordered action to be taken against more related entities of a scheme operator that attracted money from SMSF investors.

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Compliance, Legislation, Regulation

Member numbers determine trustee rules

The number of members included in an SMSF will be the most important factor in determining the obligations and responsibilities of the fund trustees.

The number of members included in an SMSF will be the most important factor in determining the obligations and responsibilities of the fund trustees.

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Compliance, Contributions, Pensions, Tax

Min pension effects contribution status

Failing to pay minimum pension amounts can compromise the ability of an SMSF member to claim a deduction for personal contributions.

Failing to pay minimum pension amounts can compromise the ability of an SMSF member to claim a deduction for personal contributions.

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Compliance, financial advice, Financial Planning, Legislation, Regulation

CSLR blowout must be shared

The shortfall regarding CSLR funding should be spread across all financial services sectors as well as the government sector.

The funding shortfall regarding the CSLR should be borne by the entire financial services industry as well as the government sector.

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Investments, Technology

Local investors widely adopting AI use

A recent CAANZ survey has revealed a good proportion of retail investors in Australia are using AI to shape their investment decisions.

A recent CAANZ survey has revealed a good proportion of retail investors in Australia are using AI to shape their investment decisions.

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ATO, Pensions

Minimum payment discretion caution

SMSFs may cause revised pension payment rules to be applied to past failures to make minimum payments by seeking ATO discretion on those errors.

SMSFs may cause revised pension payment rules to be applied to past failures to make minimum payments by seeking ATO discretion on those errors.

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