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FirstTech Podcast

Published by Craig Day

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A podcast series for financial advisers looking at the latest technical issues and advice strategies that may impact investors and super fund members. Join Craig Day and members of the Colonial First State ‘FirstTech’ team as they discuss a broad range of advice issues, from superannuation and SMSFs, to social security rules and aged care. -Please note - these podcasts are designed for authorised financial advisers. If you are not an authorised financial adviser it is important you understand the content of the podcasts may be difficult to follow as it assumes you have the necessary training, qualifications and experience to understand the concepts discussed as well as the technical language used. If you still decide to listen please understand the information contained in this recording is general information only and does not take into account any of your personal circumstances, needs or objectives. Any scenarios considered during this podcast are purely hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation to purchase, hold or sell any financial products or take any other course of action. You should read the relevant product disclosure statement before making an investment decision and consider talking to a financial adviser. While all care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, using sources we believe to be reliable and accurate, no person including Colonial First State Investments Limited or the Commonwealth Bank group of companies, accepts responsibility for any loss suffered by any person arising from reliance on this information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Latest News - August 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 7, 202629 min

    Craig Day, Linda Bruce, Tim Sanderson, Alex Denham and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news: CGT and negative gearing changes, in situations involving death and relationship breakdown Proposed super reforms in relation to SMSFs Changes to the payment of pension supplement when going overseas Deeming rate from 20 Sept Announcement regarding Commonwealth Home Support Program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Protecting SMSFs: Understanding the Proposed Reforms from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 7, 202626 min

    Peter Burgess, CEO of the SMSF Association talks to Craig Day about the proposed super reforms to strengthen customer protections in relation to SMSFs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Capital gains taxed at minimum 30% rate - impact on personal deductible contribution strategies from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 7, 202621 min

    From the 2027-28 financial year, significant changes to CGT rules mean that some clients will realise capital gains that are subject to a minimum 30% tax rate. For these clients, the benefit of making a personal deductible super contribution, as well as the optimum contribution amount, may change compared with current strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Latest News - July 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Aug 6, 202618 min

    Craig Day, William Truong, Richard Chen and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news: Release of Treasury consultation paper on proposed tax changes to discretionary trusts ATO releases guidance on SMSF LRBA ban on residential property Changes to UK pension transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Aug 6, 202625 min

    Following the May 2026 Federal Budget announcement to introduce a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028, Treasury released a consultation paper in early July. In this podcast, Craig Day and Linda Bruce discuss how the proposed reforms could significantly affect clients who operate businesses or hold investments through discretionary trust structures, potentially resulting in higher tax liabilities and changes to existing planning strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Extended land use test and aged care from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Aug 6, 202616 min

    Craig Day and Kim Guest discuss the Centrelink and aged care implications of a person who is eligible for the extended land use test entering residential aged care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Question of the month: Defined benefit pensions and Division 296 tax from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jul 9, 202628 min

    Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss an interesting and complex adviser question 'My client has a defined benefit pension - how do I know if they will be subject to Division 296 tax?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. FAQs: Increasing property debt and interest deductibility explained from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jul 9, 202629 min

    During the May Federal Budget, the Government announced that existing properties held as at 12 May 2026 will be exempt from the negative gearing changes commencing on 1 July 2027. This has promoted increased adviser queries on whether clients can boost interest deductions by increasing property debt. In this podcast, Craig Day and Linda Bruce address key frequently asked questions from advisers about the tax implications of borrowing additional amounts against an existing property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Latest News - June/July 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jul 9, 202633 min

    Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Sina Heng discuss the latest technical news: Federal Budget tax reform bills have passed - discussion on significant developments including bans on SMSF LRBA for residential property and changes to small business concessions Release of Division 296 regulations which contain important technical detail 1 July 2026 changes - new rates and thresholds and Payday Super Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Question of the month: Carry forward concessional contributions & myGov from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 202614 min

    Tim Sanderson, Alex Denham and Richard Chen discuss an adviser question regarding unused carry forward concessional contribution amounts displaying on myGov and situations where amounts may not be displaying correctly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Federal Budget - proposed tax changes FAQ from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 202629 min

    Craig Day and Tim Sanderson answer many of the questions we have received from advisers regarding the proposed CGT, negative gearing and discretionary trust tax changes. The answers are based on both the Federal Budget papers as well as newly introduced legislation which includes the proposed amendments to implement the CGT and negative gearing changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Latest News - May 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 202611 min

    Craig Day, Tim Sanderson and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news. Federal Budget - draft legislation released on CGT and negative gearing changes New legislation allowing victims of child abuse to access offenders super Recent announcement regarding the Support at Home program Reminder about Payday Super commencing 1 July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Question on the month: Granny flat arrangements from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    May 5, 202615 min

    Craig Day and Kim Guest discuss this month's question of the month, which discusses how the Centrelink granny flat rules apply when a client wants to create multiple granny flat arrangements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Leave payments on retirement: Lump sum vs taking leave from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    May 5, 202623 min

    Clients who are considering retiring often have outstanding accrued periods of annual leave and/or long service leave. In many cases, clients have a choice between receiving outstanding leave as a lump sum upon terminating employment and taking any accrued leave prior to terminating employment. Craig Day and Richard Chen compare the superannuation, tax and social security differences between these two options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Latest News - April 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    May 5, 202637 min

    Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news: Upcoming Federal Budget Proposed $1,000 tax deduction for work related expenses Home based businesses and small business CGT concessions Upcoming changes to Total Super Balance and defined benefit pensions Minor change to who can be a trustee of a SMSF Announced changes to Support at Home fees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Payday Super - Impact on contribution strategies from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 31, 202624 min

    From 1 July this year, the new Payday Super reforms come into effect which generally require employers to make SG contributions at the same time as they pay salary and wages. This change could have implications for advisers and their clients where it results in an increase in concessional contributions, as it could cause them to inadvertently exceed their concessional contribution cap in future years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Q&A: End of financial year super strategies from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 31, 202648 min

    As we approach the end of the financial year, it's a great time to review year-end super strategies and get ready for the new financial year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Latest News - March 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 31, 202632 min

    Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Richard Chen discuss the latest news: Upcoming Federal Budget Division 296 tax - latest developments Personal Services Income and trusts - ATO update Payday Super - contribution cap implications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. The latest Division 296 tax proposal from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 4, 202635 min

    Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss the recently introduced Division 296 tax bill which proposes to levy additional taxes on the superannuation earnings of members with total super balances in excess of $3m. While some aspects of the new Bill are similar to the original proposals, the proposed new rules also include some significant changes, which will have important implications for clients and their advisers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Latest News - Feb 2026 from FirstTech Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 4, 202624 min

    Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Alex Denham and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news: Indexation of the transfer balance cap from 1 July 2026 - things to watch out for Indexation of the contribution caps - potential strategy opportunities Brief discussion on Division 296 bill currently before Parliament Increase to Centrelink deeming rates on 20 March Recent report on Support at Home waiting times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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