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SMSF member increase downed by craft beer proposal

It’s been called the “most miscellaneous Bill” ever seen; a proposal to increase SMSF members from 4 to 6 combined with a plan to reduce tax on small kegs of craft beer.

Tahn SharpeMay 9, 2019

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ASIC signals SMSF identifier relief

The regulator has indicated that SMSFs with corporate trustees will get more time to sign up to new identifier requirements, three weeks before the new rule is due to kick in.

Tahn SharpeMarch 12, 2019

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No more ‘whingeing’; SMSFs about more than franking credits

The SMSF Association’s Jordan George says that while Labor’s franking credit policy is unfair, people should stop complaining and refocus on the ‘greater rationale’ behind self-directed funds.

Tahn SharpeFebruary 21, 2019

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Gallery: SMSF Association National Conference 2019

Professional PlannerFebruary 21, 2019

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$500K SMSF minimum ‘completely arbitrary’

Industry heads roundly criticised the Productivity Commission’s $500,000 minimum SMSF benchmark, but were warned that if an agreement wasn’t reached a ‘blunt instrument’ would come.

Tahn SharpeFebruary 20, 2019

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‘It’s the SMSF segment’s turn’ for more regulatory scrutiny

The head of a representative body for APRA-regulated funds has told SMSF advisers it’s the self-directed superannuant industry’s turn to endure the attention of regulators.

Matthew SmithFebruary 20, 2019

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Politics of influence: behind the SMSF lobby

Politics will ultimately play a significant role in the suitability of the SMSF structure for many Australians, but SMSF Association chair Deborah Ralston hopes evidence-based lobbying will prevail.

Matthew SmithFebruary 19, 2019

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APRA funds take note: married couples like SMSFs

Almost 90 per cent of the 1.1 million ATO-regulated self-managed super funds are set up by married couples who have pooled their assets, something APRA-regulated funds don’t allow.

Matthew SmithFebruary 19, 2019

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SMSF member increase downed by craft beer proposal

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ASIC signals SMSF identifier relief

SMSF

No more ‘whingeing’; SMSFs about more than franking credits

SMSF

Gallery: SMSF Association National Conference 2019

SMSF

$500K SMSF minimum ‘completely arbitrary’

SMSF

‘It’s the SMSF segment’s turn’ for more regulatory scrutiny

SMSF

Politics of influence: behind the SMSF lobby

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APRA funds take note: married couples like SMSFs

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