Written by Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard/Vice Chair of the SMSF Association As the curve continues to flatten and as states around Australia begin to ease lockdown restrictions, many might be wondering what life will look like “on the other side” of the COVID-19 crisis. Restarting economies after they have been in…
In this 3-part webinar series, Peter Hogan, Head of Technical, SMSF Association speaks with Steven Keating, Director, SMSF Client Experience – SMSF Segment, from the Australian Taxation Office on the ways the ATO is supporting SMSF trustees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and important measures to be aware of. These important measures include: Temporary early access…
Written by Name, Title, Company Hello again and thank you for joining in once more. Again, I trust that you and family and your friends and colleagues are all well given the difficult circumstances in which we all find ourselves. In our last instalment, while it focused on rebalancing portfolios, we also touched on the…
Opinion piece written by John Maroney, CEO, SMSF Association First published in The Financial Review on 23 April 2020. Licensed by Copyright Agency. Given COVID-19 volatility, trustees should be revisiting the objectives they have set for their long-term retirement savings as well as the investments. One of the many benefits of using a self-managed superannuation…
Following a decision handed down by ASIC on April 14th 2020, it will be easier for Australians to get assistance from professional accountants and financial advisers in making decisions about their financial position in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced three temporary relief measures to help…
The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are causing significant financial distress for many businesses and individuals. If your SMSF has a related party loan and is impacted due to the financial effects of COVID-19, you may be able to provide your LRBA with relief under an agreed commercial arrangement. Ordinarily, not paying market interest…
Written by Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard/Vice Chair of the SMSF Association It’s often said that for a better chance at investment success, portfolio decisions should never be guided by specific moments. This is probably more evident than ever in this volatile market, where daily swings can reach surprising heights and then…
Opinion piece written by John Maroney, CEO, SMSF Association First published in The Sydney Morning Herald on 14 April 2020. Licensed by Copyright Agency. Uncertain economic factors and turbulent sharemarkets as the coronavirus pandemic bites are worrying for anyone who is saving for their retirement – whether they are stopping work soon or still have…
Presented by Franco Morelli, Policy Manager, SMSF Association This webinar outlines the direct impacts of the latest announcements on SMSFs and key resources that will assist you during this difficult period. This webinar covers further financial effects of COVID-19 on you and your SMSF including: A summary of the latest announcements such as the JobKeeper…
The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are causing significant financial distress for many businesses and individuals. If your SMSF has a property and a tenant in financial distress, you may be able to provide your tenant with rental relief under an agreed commercial arrangement. This may even be the case when the tenant is…