New penalty regime for trustees gets thumbs up from SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the passage of legislation that implements an administrative penalty regime for SMSF trustees who breach the superannuation law. The penalties will apply

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ASX to launch a new managed funds settlement service

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ASX has received regulatory clearance to launch its new managed funds settlement solution – mFund Settlement Service. It will be launched in the first half of this calendar year following the

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ATO figures highlight SMSF trustees ‘responsible’ in retirement

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Australian Taxation Office figures highlight the fact that SMSF trustees are adopting a “responsible approach” to how they use their superannuation savings to live in retirement. Graeme Colley, Director Technical and

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Cash continues to fall out of favour with SMSF trustees

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Self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees continued to decrease their allocation to cash during the September 2013 quarter with lower interest rates making term deposits less attractive according to the

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SPAA welcomes ASIC aim to improve standard of advice

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed ASIC’s goal to improve the standard of advice given to prospective SMSF trustees. Outlining SPAA’s stance on advisor training and education

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ATO warning to SMSF trustees

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The ATO has warned trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to be cautious when investing in property. Acting Commissioner Bruce Quigley said he is concerned people are using their SMSF to

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