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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Fintech start-up to launch platform for SMSF advice

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Fintech start-up to launch platform for SMSF advice

16 August 2016 • Hits: 4787

A recently established fintech company plans to launch a digital advice platform for SMSF advice that is targeted at unl ... READ MORE

SMSF wind-ups a risk to Centrelink benefits

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SMSF wind-ups a risk to Centrelink benefits

15 August 2016 • Hits: 5737

SMSF practitioners should consider their clients' eligibility for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card prior to winding up ... READ MORE

ATO uncovers ‘significant’ dividend-stripping arrangements

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ATO uncovers ‘significant’ dividend-stripping arrangements

15 August 2016 • Hits: 7462

The ATO’s voluntary disclosure offer for dividend-stripping arrangements has uncovered 17 such arrangements, represent ... READ MORE

ASIC unveils ‘targeted surveillance’ plans for licensing

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ASIC unveils ‘targeted surveillance’ plans for licensing

12 August 2016 • Hits: 5283

ASIC has announced plans to conduct targeted surveillance activities and has rejected claims that accountants are formi ... READ MORE

Auditor flags traps with insurance for collectables

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Auditor flags traps with insurance for collectables

12 August 2016 • Hits: 5782

With the new rules for collectable assets now in place, an SMSF auditor has cautioned SMSF practitioners on where unexpe ... READ MORE

Court decision reaffirms protections around super

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Court decision reaffirms protections around super

11 August 2016 • Hits: 6451

A recent court decision, on a case involving bankruptcy and the death benefits of a deceased super member, has reaffirme ... READ MORE

ATO cracking down on ‘reciprocal audits’

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ATO cracking down on ‘reciprocal audits’

09 August 2016 • Hits: 6633

The ATO says it will be targeting arrangements whereby two auditors agree to audit each other’s funds, as the practice ... READ MORE

Federal court hands down $40k penalty

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Federal court hands down $40k penalty

08 August 2016 • Hits: 5056

An SMSF trustee has been hit with a $40,000 penalty and barred from acting as trustee by the federal court for serious ... READ MORE

Separate SMSFs underutilised in estate planning

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Separate SMSFs underutilised in estate planning

08 August 2016 • Hits: 4656

The use of separate super funds as an estate planning strategy is rarely considered by SMSF practitioners despite the fa ... READ MORE

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