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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
FirstTech Podcast
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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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 6, 2026
Latest News - July 2026
Craig Day, William Truong, Richard Chen and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news:</p><ul><li>Release of Treasury consultation paper on proposed tax changes to discretionary trusts</li><li>ATO releases guidance on SMSF LRBA ban on residential property</li><li>Changes to UK pension transfers</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 6, 2026
Proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts
<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 6, 2026
Extended land use test and aged care
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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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