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Compliance & Regulation, Regulation, Scams, SMSF, SMSFA

Sector attacks baseless

Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.

Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, Regulation, Scams

Proposal to have SMSFs fund the CSLR

A new paper from Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino outlines options for SMSFs to be included in CSLR funding.

A new paper from Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino outlines options for SMSFs to be included in CSLR funding.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, Regulation, SuperStream

New ESA service released to market

An SMSF messaging provider has promised swift transfers and discounted fees for funds affected by the closure of two other providers.

An SMSF messaging provider has promised swift transfers and discounted fees for funds affected by the closure of two other providers.

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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Legislation, Regulation

BRP goes beyond simple commercial use

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Investments, Regulation, Tax

CGT adjustment relevant to all members

The Division 296 CGT asset value adjustment should be considered by all SMSF members even if their total super balance is under $3 million.

The Division 296 CGT asset value adjustment should be considered by all SMSF members even if their total super balance is under $3 million.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Legislation, Pensions, Regulation

General TBC to rise in 2026

The general transfer balance cap will undergo its third increase in four years after inflation spiked at the end of last year.

The general transfer balance cap will undergo its third increase in four years after inflation spiked at the end of last year.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Further Div 296 refinement required

The revised Division 296 bill should be made less complex and avoid a new range of unintended consequences that have arisen in its second iteration.

The revised Division 296 bill should be made less complex and avoid a new range of unintended consequences that have arisen in its second iteration.

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Compliance & Regulation, Investments, Regulation, Trusts

Unit trust investments can be flawed

Compliance with superannuation law and regulations is not necessarily made easier for SMSFs through investing in assets via unit trust.

Compliance with superannuation law and regulations is not necessarily made easier for SMSFs through investing in assets via unit trust.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Regulation, Superannuation

Contributions caps set for 2026 rise

The recent movement in AWOTE figures indicates the superannuation contributions caps are set to increase from 1 July 2026.

The recent movement in AWOTE figures indicates the superannuation contributions caps are set to increase from 1 July 2026.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Downsizer, Legislation, Regulation

Downsizer rules require sale proceeds

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

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