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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APES 305 to improve due diligence with auditor independence standards

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APES 305 to improve due diligence with auditor independence standards

25 January 2021 • Hits: 3100

While the revised APES 305 standard means complying with another set of requirements, it may help SMSF firms navigate th ... READ MORE

ASIC lobbied on ‘private ruling service’ for new advice offers

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ASIC lobbied on ‘private ruling service’ for new advice offers

22 January 2021 • Hits: 1690

Two industry bodies have urged ASIC to provide clearer guidance on the line between general and personal advice and impl ... READ MORE

SMSF firm wins court appeal

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SMSF firm wins court appeal in dispute over sale of client list

21 January 2021 • Hits: 2509

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has upheld an appeal initiated by an SMSF advice firm against an estate involving ... READ MORE

ISA lobbies ASIC to expand role of intra-fund advice

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ISA lobbies ASIC to expand role of intra-fund advice

21 January 2021 • Hits: 3015

Industry Super Australia has urged ASIC to use its regulatory tools to enable superannuation funds to provide intra-fund ... READ MORE

SMSF engagement letters due for overhaul under new APESB standard

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SMSF engagement letters due for overhaul under new APESB standard

21 January 2021 • Hits: 3413

A revised standard released by the APESB will require SMSF professionals to include details of all outsourced services a ... READ MORE

Important factors for clients in ‘grey area’ with super accounts

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Important factors for clients in ‘grey area’ with super accounts

20 January 2021 • Hits: 2739

With recent research indicating that clients with between $200,000 and $500,000 in super are in a grey area in terms of ... READ MORE

Licensees restricting SMSF advice with ‘burdensome compliance’

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Licensees restricting SMSF advice with ‘burdensome compliance’

20 January 2021 • Hits: 2965

Larger AFSLs are imposing excessive layers of compliance and restricting SMSF advice due to fears around potential breac ... READ MORE

ASIC’s ‘inconsistent approach’ an impediment to scaled advice

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ASIC’s ‘inconsistent approach’ an impediment to scaled advice

19 January 2021 • Hits: 2579

An industry association has told ASIC that its inconsistent approach to issuing policy guidance and undertaking advice r ... READ MORE

Common dispute areas outlined with SMSFs, unit trusts

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Common dispute areas outlined with SMSFs, unit trusts

19 January 2021 • Hits: 2483

An industry law firm has warned SMSFs on some of the decisions and issues that can arise with unit trusts which can lead ... READ MORE

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