Full and Proper Names on Companies and Trust Deeds

Banks are becoming very particular about identifying their clients with an extreme emphasis on details, and refusing to open a new account unless the full and proper name of directors and shareholders are used in company and trust documentation.  We … Continued

Choice of Settlor and Consequences

Background As with so many other aspects of conducting business, we are increasingly having to observe international practices and standards.   One such development is The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a US Act aimed at improving compliance with … Continued

SMSFs to have up to 6 members

The long-touted Bill to increase the maximum number of members of a self-managed superannuation fund finally received royal assent on 22nd June. Effective as from 1st July, 2021, self-managed superannuation funds may now have up to 6 members.   What … Continued

Clarification Regarding Australian Accounting Standards

We would like to clarify some things regarding our latest newsletter regarding the Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)   It is important to note that even if a constituting document specifically requires the financial statements to be drawn in accordance with … Continued