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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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: 3100

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: 2569

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: 2716

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: 2437

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: 2303

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

Slipstream director coaching Scott Charlton

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Increased strain on SMSF firms sees consultancy expand team

19 January 2021 • Hits: 2466

With COVID-19 resulting in rising demand but increased hours also for many SMSF firms, a consulting firm has expanded it ... READ MORE

Auditors warned on independence threats with partners of client firms

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Auditors warned on independence threats with partners of client firms

18 January 2021 • Hits: 2918

Auditors who are auditing funds for the partners of an SMSF firm as well as their clients have been warned there may be ... READ MORE

SMSFs reminded on looming due date for SMSF annual returns

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SMSFs reminded on looming due date for SMSF annual returns

18 January 2021 • Hits: 2357

With 28 February falling on a Sunday this year, the ATO has reminded SMSF trustees needing to lodge their SMSF annual re ... READ MORE

Jane Hume reaffirms commitment to fixing retirement advice regulation

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Jane Hume reaffirms commitment to fixing retirement advice regulation

18 January 2021 • Hits: 2138

Senator Jane Hume has assured the advice industry that improving access to affordable financial advice remains a priorit ... READ MORE

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