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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timing

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Timing issues flagged with pension commutations

19 May 2017 • Hits: 4423

SMSF practitioners have been urged to get the paperwork for pension commutations completed before 30 June 2017, with man ... READ MORE

Software heads facing roadblocks with budget changes

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Software heads facing roadblocks with budget changes

18 May 2017 • Hits: 4382

Until the government unveils further details on its plans for superannuation and housing, software developers are at a s ... READ MORE

SMSF practitioners warned on ‘sham principle’

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SMSF practitioners warned on ‘sham principle’

17 May 2017 • Hits: 4940

In light of an ATO decision impact statement for a case involving a sham loan arrangement, an industry lawyer has warned ... READ MORE

minimum balance

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Robo-adviser hits out at minimum balance arguments

17 May 2017 • Hits: 4738

An automated advice provider has disputed the idea that SMSFs with balances below $200,000 cannot achieve diversificatio ... READ MORE

Pension commutation decisions still causing confusion

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Pension commutation decisions still causing confusion

17 May 2017 • Hits: 6521

Some SMSF practitioners are still unclear on which pensions to commute for clients in order to achieve optimal estate pl ... READ MORE

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Cash flows on the rise among SMSFs

16 May 2017 • Hits: 5345

The increased contributions and withdrawals for SMSFs during the March quarter suggest SMSFs are taking proactive steps ... READ MORE

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Urgent 30 June estate planning strategies flagged

15 May 2017 • Hits: 4314

While not all SMSF estate planning needs to be addressed urgently, certain strategies do need to be reviewed by 30 June ... READ MORE

Parliament House

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Labor slams government’s ‘poison’ super scheme

15 May 2017 • Hits: 5623

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has criticised the first home super saver scheme proposals as an ineffective policy that ... READ MORE

Licensed accountants facing ‘mounting disincentives’

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Licensed accountants facing ‘mounting disincentives’

12 May 2017 • Hits: 7893

Licensing figures for SMSF accountants are unlikely to trend upwards, with licensed accountants facing an increased comp ... READ MORE

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