SMSFs and crowdfunding: a match made in heaven or hell?

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Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) will shortly be able to invest in potentially high-growth unlisted companies, as a new era of crowd-sourced equity funding begins. The Federal Government’s Corporations Amendment (Crowd-sourced... Read more continue reading

Licensing just the tip of the iceberg for true SMSF compliance

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The latest moves from ASIC indicate that it has drawn the line on SMSF compliance – and it’s a hard one. The message is clear: get your SMSF house in... Read more continue reading

What can be done when an SMSF trust deed contains a mistake or typo?

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We often get asked by our clients, what can be done when their SMSF Trust Deed contains a mistake or typo. Formalities are necessary and a deed of rectification may... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustee checklist when borrowing to buy a property

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It is essential to have the necessary cash flow inside the SMSF to fund the ups and downs of investment property ownership. This SMSF trustee checklist can be useful when... Read more continue reading

Is your SMSF trust deed up to date?

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The end of financial year is fast approaching and in light of the Fair and Sustainable Superannuation Changes it’s important for trustees to be assured their SMSF trust deed is... Read more continue reading

Benefit payments rise dramatically ahead of July 1 super changes

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SMSF trustees looking to take advantage of the current rules around non-concessional caps have significantly increased benefit payments, according to the latest SuperConcepts SMSF Investment  Patterns Survey. In the March... Read more continue reading

Does an SMSF cease to be compliant if its members go overseas?

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Frank and Mary want to go overseas for a while to work in England. They’re told that they need to ensure that their SMSF does not become a non-resident fund... Read more continue reading

NowInfinity: Time to update your clients’ trust deeds  

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NowInfinity is urging advisers to review and update their clients’ trust deeds now in order to meet the new super reforms that will be effective from 1 July 2017. NowInfinity... Read more continue reading

Can an SMSF invest in gold?

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Gold jewellery and gold coins/medallions will certainly come under the stricter rules prescribed by SIS Regulations. A recent client enquiry led us to take a closer examination of the types... Read more continue reading

Shedding light on the ATO’s new compliance approach

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Setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) can be quite daunting, especially since the responsibility for ensuring compliance with superannuation laws rests with the trustees of the Fund. As the... Read more continue reading