Articles by Todd Wills

ESG, Investments

ESG labels unreliable

Investors have been encouraged to do their own research on the ESG claims of investment products to ensure they are true to label.

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Documentation, SMSF

Voting by member balance flawed

A specialist lawyer has advised against super balance-based voting in SMSF constitutions, noting it may lead to an added administrative burden and unfair outcomes.

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Compliance & Regulation, Pensions

TRIS strategy seen as a compliance concern

TRIS ATO Pension Strategy Transition-to-retirement

Starting and stopping a transition-to-retirement income stream multiple times in one year may trigger compliance issues for an SMSF.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

US to avoid hard recession

United States Recession Economy Diversification

The US is likely to avoid a severe recession and sustained levels of high inflation, but its economy will be bumpy regardless of the election outcome.

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ASIC, Investments

ASIC issues share scam alert

ASIC Shares Scam identity theft

ASIC has urged individuals to remain vigilant amid a rise in scams targeting shares held in the portfolio accounts of Australian investors.

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Australian Shares

Small caps require specific focus

Small cap stocks ICE Investors Callum Burns

Investing in small-cap companies can be challenging and requires thorough research to find those with strong growth potential.

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ETFs, Investments

Growth-focused ETF now available

Global X GARP Global X S&P World Ex-Australia GARP ETF ETF Exchange-traded fund

Global X has introduced a GARP ETF onto the Australian market, blending aspects of both value and growth investing.

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ASIC, Auditing

ASIC takes action against SMSF auditors

SMSF auditors ASIC

ASIC has removed nine SMSF auditors from practice and imposed conditions on four more practitioners after referrals from the ATO.

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LRBA, Property, SMSF

LRBA housing impact clarified

Limited recourse borrowing arrangement LRBA Property SMSF Association

Data has been presented to a parliamentary committee showing the impact of LRBAs on Australia’s housing market has been exaggerated.

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Investments, SMSF

High-yield credit fund launched

Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund Schroders

Investors have been given an additional avenue to Australia’s credit market with the release of a new offering from Schroders.

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