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SMSF fraudster loses appeal

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021
... high return and that the funds could be returned after a short-term period. The court found that in relation to four SMSF clients Gore was aware of the poor financial state of Arion at the time representations were made to them and that there was no ...

Former AMP adviser in enforceable undertaking

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
... Saber Accountants, and she recommended that her own accounting practice prepare annual accounts and tax returns for SMSF clients - ASIC determined this action created extra revenue for Thorne. "ASIC first took action in this matter because the law requires ...

Crypto chosen over defensive assets

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
... 10% of its client base. "Australian investors also followed international trends. We noted a five-fold increase in SMSF clients in 2020 and growing interest from corporate accounts," Bowler said. Over 83% of investors hold Bitcoin, followed by Ethereum ...

ASIC takes SMSF accountant to court

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... that by recommending her accountancy practice, Saber Accountants, prepare the annual accounts and tax returns for SMSF clients, she had effectively recommended the services of a related party for her own monetary benefit.

SMSF fraudster charged

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2020
... high return and that the funds could be returned after a short-term period. The court found that in relation to four SMSF clients Gore was aware of the poor financial state of Arion at the time representations were made to them and that there was no ...

Former adviser faces fraud charges

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020
... off his personal debts and expenses, as well as business expenses for Refocus. "Those funds had been invested by SMSF clients for the purpose of participating in property development activities to generate a return," ASIC said. The matter has been adjourned ...

Unmet advice needs increases for SMSF trustees

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020
... their value not just in monetary terms, but also in emotional outcomes." Nearly 80% of advisers believe that their SMSF clients in accumulation phase are on track to achieve their retirement goals. For those clients in the drawdown phase, the most popular ...

Charterhill founder incarcerated

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 6 APR 2020
... will serve at least six of these behind bars. Charterhill Group, run by George Nowak, provided a "one stop shop" for SMSF clients; providing financial advice on establishing SMSFs, purchasing investment properties, property management, insurance and ...

SMSFs in flashback to 2008

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... 95. Now, for the first time since the GFC minimum percentages withdrawal factors are at 2008 levels. "I had several SMSF clients in 2008 in the GFC and some of them used the lower pension payments to help with cash flow in the fund and it also meant ...

Queensland adviser barred from industry

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... permanently banned and an AFS licence canned, after the corporate watchdog found he had procured loans for his own use from SMSF clients. ASIC has banned William John Henry Houwing, also known as Jack Houwing, from providing financial services and have ...