Catherine Chivers explores the difference between the definition of ‘dependant’ and ‘inter-dependency’ and its implications for receiving the superannuation death benefit...
While new and existing related party limited recourse borrowing arrangements need to comply with safe harbour provisions, it is not the only option, David O’Connell write...
Trustees and accountants need to fully embrace new SMSF rules to avoid serious fines, according to Findex Group’s expert....
Accountants who provided SMSF advice before 1 July have been urged to come clean with clients and contact their PI provider....
A new online platform has launched in Australia, which gives high net worth investors and early-stage companies increased tax incentives....
Accountants who provide SMSF advice without a licence risk not being covered by professional indemnity insurance, as insurers treat accountants and financial advisers dif...
ASIC has warned 185 SMSF auditors they face deregistration if they don’t lodge their annual statements and pay their outstanding fees....
Spring FG will offer its SMSF platform trustees advice, financial education and training resources....
Industry consultant, John Wiseman, believes the days of low-cost SMSFs will end at much the same time as the accountant’s exemption....
The ATO’s extended deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant has been welcomed by an SMSF body....
Accountants have been warned they are entering criminal territory if they provide unlicensed advice after 30 June....
Another major super organisation believes SMSFs should be made to pull their weight in paying for financial services regulation....
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has questioned whether SMSFs are appropriately pulling their weight in meeting the costs of regulatory supervision....
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission signalled it will be scrutinising accountants giving advice after 30 June....
Less than half of all accountants who intend on operating under a full or limited AFSL have met the licencing requirement to provide SMSF advice, despite the looming dead...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...