DBFO update – finally!

DBFO update – finally!

The Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) legislation received Royal Assent meaning that the FSG changes are now live and the changes to FDS and OFAs will commence on 10 January 2025. Some last minute changes were slipped in which had us all breathing a sigh of...
SMSFs as wholesale clients: a continuing sea of grey

SMSFs as wholesale clients: a continuing sea of grey

The confusion and debate about wholesale clients and in particular, when a SMSF trustee can be a wholesale client, continues as a recent SMSF Adviser Article points out. Whenever advising a SMSF trustee, the adviser must always carefully consider the nature of the...
QAR Tranche 1 – Progress or Misstep?

QAR Tranche 1 – Progress or Misstep?

The long awaited first tranche of QAR has been tabled, and, as you can see from the commentary flying around, it leaves a bit to be desired and contains some large ‘misses’. From what we see and hear, there’s a fair way to go on this one and the 1 July kick off looks...