Self Managed Super Fund (‘SMSF’) Investments
22.09.17
he trustees (or directors if the SMSF is a corporate trustee) of a SMSF need to carefully consider their compliance with the relevant legislation, particularly in relation to the investments that a SMSF can make.
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2014 Reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 22.09.17 A main aim of the Privacy Amendment Act and the Privacy Regulation 2013 (‘Regulation’) is to bring the Privacy Act up to date with modern processes and become adaptable to developing technologies of today.Read More
Changes to the Significant Investor Visa & the introduction of a Premium Investor Visa. 22.09.17 On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced the creation of the new Premium Investor Visa (‘PIV’). The PIV expands on the requirements of the existing Significant Investor Visa by requiring an investment of $15 million.Read More
SMSFs and Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements | John Ramsden 22.09.17 A Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) can be distinguished from an ordinary fund, as a SMSF enables members to act as trustees.Read More
Adverse Action Claims - Employer and Employee Rights | John Ramsden 22.09.17 The General Protection provisions of the Fair Work Act (the Act) aim to protect the workplace rights of employees both at work and in cases of dismissal.Read More
Statutory Demands & Director Penalty Notices | John Ramsden 22.09.17 A statutory demand is a formalised, written demand for payment served by a creditor on a debtor company. Failure by the company to discharge its debts posits a presumption of insolvency, being the inability for a company to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.Read More
New Tax Laws – Changes To Director Penalty Regime | John Ramsden 22.09.17 The recent passing of the Tax Laws Amendment (2012 Measures No.2) Act has seen significant increases in director liabilities and obligations.Read More
Estate & Business Succession Planning | John Ramsden 22.09.17 This article draws on the importance of estate and business planning. In particular, this article discusses a typical estate plan and the consequences of not having one. Further, particular attention is given to the significance of strategic business succession.Read More
Personal Property Securities Leases & The Importance of Registration | John Ramsden 22.09.17 This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').Read More
Consequences of Bankruptcy for Builders & Property Agents 22.09.17 Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 | John Ramsden 22.09.17 Significant Investor Visa | John Ramsden 22.09.17 This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').Read More
