Articles by Todd Wills

ETFs, Investments

AI ETF enters the market

AI Artificial intelligence ETF Global X

Global X has added to its suite of technology-focused ETFs with a new fund targeting the growth of the artificial intelligence sector.

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ASIC, Cryptocurrency, SMSF

Crypto mining scheme called out

Cryptocurrency Blockchain mining ASIC NGS Companies

ASIC has commenced legal action against three blockchain mining companies that encouraged individuals to transfer their entitlements into SMSFs and convert them into cryptocurrency.

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Australian Shares

Rate cuts to boost share market

Australian shares interest rates Ausbil

The Australian share market will outperform expectations in the 2024 and 2025 financial years, primarily due to anticipated cuts to interest rates as inflation falls.

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Compliance & Regulation, Regulation

Consumer compensation scheme in operation

CSLR AFCA Financial services industry Financial complaints

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort for unpaid monies from AFCA determinations is now operational for consumers to use.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

A further 149 trustees banned

ATO SMSF trustees Banned and disqualified register Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) Act

Close to 150 SMSF trustees were disqualified in the December quarter 2023, marking a substantial decrease in barred trustees compared to the previous three-month period.

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International Shares, Investments

Global dividends surge

Global dividends Janus Henderson Investors

Global dividends paid out to shareholders hit record highs in 2023, with banks leading the way, despite a decline from mining giants.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Positive outlook for companies in 2024

Tribeca Investment Partners Jun Bei Liu Australian companies

The ASX reporting season has shown company investment returns in 2024 will be better than those generated in the previous year.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Second splitting request not permitted

Concessional contribution Contribution splitting Superannuation BT Financial Group

SMSF members only have one opportunity to make an application to split a concessional contribution with a spouse in a given financial year.

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Bonds, Economy, Investments

Bonds set to soar with deflation

Bonds Inflation Interest rates

High-quality Australian bonds have been singled out as an attractive investment option, promising both stability and appealing returns in 2024.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Tax

Indexation change proposed for Div 296

Division 296 Indexation Cap SMSF Association

An amendment to ensure the $3 million threshold for the proposed Division 296 tax will be subject to indexation is likely to be introduced into parliament.

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