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Raise disclosure to end ‘unfair’ capital raising regime
First published in the Financial Review on 18 July 2020. Self-managed super trustees who have missed out on the recent spate of attractive capital raisings in the wake of the
Limited relief for Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs)
Since the ability for SMSFs to borrow to purchase an asset was introduced in 2007, LRBAs continue to represent a relatively low proportion of overall SMSF assets. The latest ATO
Lesser known change, and an unfortunate delay, leave their mark
There were several important bills passed during the June 2020 parliamentary sitting, none more so than the bill that provides a much needed 12 months extension for financial advisers to
Don’t overload new NALI rules
The ATO has released Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2020/5 which explains their compliance approach in respect of applying the non-arm’s length income (NALI) provisions to non-arm’s length expenditure. This Guideline
Latest media releases
Call to open up infrastructure investment to all super funds
Joint Media Release with FSC The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are urging the reconstituted National COVID-19 Commission (NCC) Advisory Board and the National Cabinet to expand
Cutting red tape for financial advice will aid economic recovery
The SMSF Association fully supports the Federal Government’s stated ambition to grow Australia out of debt in the wake of the COVID-19 induced recession – and cutting the red tape
SMSF specialists thirsty for knowledge sign up for Tech Day
The SMSF Association Technical Day, being held virtually on 29 July, has attracted more than 700 SMSF specialists and other interested participants who are looking for guidance on the many
SMSF sector loses valued servant with Peter Hogan retiring
Peter Hogan, Head of Technical for the SMSF Association and a highly respected and revered SMSF specialist, is retiring after four years in the role, effective 30 September. A lawyer
Latest submissions
Regulatory relief request – Financial adviser CPD requirements during COVID-19 and the Bushfire Crisis
SMSF Association Joint Submission Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), SMSF Association (SMSFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Institute of Public
COVID-19 submissions to the Australian Taxation Office
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association congratulates the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on their consultative and quick response to the various issues and concerns for the SMSF sector arising from
Submission to Government on minimum pensions
SMSF Association Submission I am writing to you regarding the current economic instability affecting SMSF members in the retirement phase, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. I acknowledge the
SMSF Association submission on the Financial Services Royal Commission draft legislation
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft legislation implementing the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendations. We support the need to improve
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