With the Reserve Bank of Australia opting to raise interest rates this month it’s a timely reminder of the economic decisions and developments that are completely outside the control of ordinary Australians, yet have a significant impact on their lives. The same can...
Australia’s superannuation system may have breathed a sigh of relief after the Federal Government opted to walk back elements of its Division 296 superannuation policy, but the revised version remains deeply flawed and still risks undermining the retirement system....
With the introduction of Division 296 all but certain, SMSF Trustees should prepare for a shift in the compliance environment, particularly around the reporting and valuation of fund assets. While Division 296 will target superannuation earnings on funds with balances...
An auditing expert has taken to the ‘young-people’s medium’ – TikTok – in a bid to educate the younger generation about the Federal Government’s planned changes to Australia’s superannuation system. Naz Randeria isn’t looking to become an influencer, but rather the...
It goes without saying that assets held by a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund need to be correctly valued and insured, but too many Trustees are not aware that failing to have an insurance policy over an asset held by the SMSF could cost them dearly in the case of an...
When the Federal government first introduced the legal structure of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) into the Superannuation Law on 8 October 1999, it was mainly intended for family members who operated small businesses together. Due to the Superannuation...
