Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au

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Wholesale client tests causing havoc for SMSF firms

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Wholesale client tests cause havoc for SMSF firms

07 December 2017 • Hits: 6219

The application of the wholesale client eligibility rules for SMSFs is confusing and causing frustration for accounting ... READ MORE

Investment bonds ‘back in vogue’ for older SMSF trustees

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Investment bonds ‘back in vogue’ for older SMSF trustees

07 December 2017 • Hits: 3105

The transfer balance cap has seen investment bonds regain interest as an estate planning strategy amongst older SMSF tru ... READ MORE

Government broadens scope of super for housing measure

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Government broadens scope of super for housing measure

06 December 2017 • Hits: 5448

Following extensive debate in the Senate, the First Home Super Saver Scheme has passed both houses, and has been amended ... READ MORE

Europe map

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European regulations to impact SMSF transactions

06 December 2017 • Hits: 6289

SMSFs planning to transact with European counterparties after 3 January have been warned they may not be able to do so w ... READ MORE

SMSF firms hitting roadblocks with licence upgrades

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SMSF firms hitting roadblocks with licence upgrades

06 December 2017 • Hits: 4994

ASIC has been urged to introduce mechanisms that simplify the transition from a limited licence to full AFSL for account ... READ MORE

transfer balance determinations

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ATO to issue excess transfer balance determinations in January

05 December 2017 • Hits: 4888

The ATO has warned SMSFs that from January 2018, it will start sending excess transfer balance determinations to individ ... READ MORE

Hurdles

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TBAR hurdles flagged with smaller credit unions

04 December 2017 • Hits: 5751

A number of smaller institutions and credit unions are yet to set up data feeds with the automated administration platfo ... READ MORE

Spike in private lending posing risks for SMSFs

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Spike in private lending posing risks for SMSFs

04 December 2017 • Hits: 7894

Tighter lending restrictions from the banks have seen an increase in private lending arrangements between SMSFs and othe ... READ MORE

Deadline looms for excess TBC amounts under $100k

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Deadline looms for excess TBC amounts under $100K

04 December 2017 • Hits: 5051

An industry lawyer has reminded SMSF practitioners and trustees that amounts which exceeded the transfer balance cap on ... READ MORE

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