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ATO cracks down on illegal early SMSF access

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
The Australian Taxation Office is cracking down on illegal early access to SMSF money, particularly targeting new entrants to the sector who are the main culprits. New analysis from the tax office released at the SMSF Association National Conference ...

Conference to address major SMSF issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... professionals will also be able to learn more about major issues directly affecting SMSFs. Heffron said this includes the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) focus on disqualifying people and illegal early release. "I'm hoping we don't see ...

AustralianSuper calls for an 'account for life'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... half apply immediately upon eligibility, leading to many forfeiting entitlements. Additionally, the fund wants changes to the tax framework, affording individuals access to their income upon preservation age and to continue contributing to their superannuation ...

Aware Super restructures executive team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... data governance, data strategy, investment operations, strategy, planning and delivery, transformation, as well as finance, tax, and procurement teams. An Aware Super statement said this alignment of critical, enterprise-supporting functions will enable ...

Pinnacle affiliates push FUM to $100bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... uncertainty in investment markets, with challenging conditions for generating new business persisting, particularly in the Australian market. "We at Pinnacle, together with Affiliates, have been continuing our deliberate program of investment to continue ...

Treasury details winners from tax concessions on super contributions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... concessional rates, significantly favour those with high incomes, in its Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement. As per the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) latest statistics, there is a pronounced disparity in the distribution of tax benefits ...

First trillionaire to emerge in next decade: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... Harry Triguboff has more than doubled since 2020, with each gaining about $1.5 million per hour. The total wealth of Australian billionaires increased by 70.5% or $120 billion in the same period. If global trends are to continue, it will take 229 years ...

Fee consent forms, FDS overhaul concerns FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... entities and clients in the one group and to align with the preferred timing for clients," she said. Separately, the Australian Taxation Office recently clarified rules on deductibility of financial advice fees under new draft determination TD 2023/D4 ...

Caddick SMSF clients should recoup all funds: Lawyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... approaching retirement. So, the timing of losing their super through their SMSF was regrettable," he said. ASIC and the Australian Taxation Office jointly regulate the SMSF sector; the ATO has the role of auditing SMSF auditors. Financial adviser misconduct ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... Australia in the Economics and Tax Centre. She's also played a key role in establishing the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Australian offices at Oxford Economics, where she ultimately ascended to the position of chief economist. "I am delighted that Sarah ...