News : SMSF

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, Documentation, Legislation, SMSF

Wet signatures still relevant

While the majority of SMSF documents can be approved via applications such as Docusign, there is one important exception to this practice.

While the majority of SMSF documents can be approved via applications such as Docusign, there is one important exception to this practice.

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Investments, SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation

SMSFs continue strong performance

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, SMSF

SIS offers trustee rule breach relief

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Parliament program may delay Div 296

A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.

A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.

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Administration, Division 296, Investments, SMSF

Div 296 does not change valuation rules

The asset valuation rules currently applicable to SMSFs will remain unchanged after the Division 296 tax is implemented.

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Estate Planning, Retirement, SMSF, Strategy, Succession Planning, Superannuation

Disability amplifies authentication process

It is imperative for an SMSF to have a signature authentication process in place to mitigate the risk associated with disability or death.

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Contributions, SMSF, Superannuation

What contributions can I make in 2025/26?

The contributions certain individuals can make for the 2026 income year have changed due to the indexation of a separate superannuation threshold.

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SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs top member satisfaction

As super fund members report high levels of satisfaction with their fund, SMSFs continue to lead the field of retirement savings vehicles.

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Administration, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 bill boosts government power

An insertion into tax law as part of the proposed Division 296 measure may give the government a mechanism to extend its reach by regulation.

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