Articles by Todd Wills

ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF, Tax

New trust reporting rules in effect

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Unit trust Modernisation of Trust Administration Systems Annual return SMSF Association Tracey Scotchbrook

New ATO reporting rules for SMSFs receiving trust distributions are now in effect, impacting lodgements for the 2024 income year onwards.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds a safe haven in volatile markets

Bonds Interest rates Floating and fixed rates Income Asset Management SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Investors should consider balancing their portfolios with both fixed and floating-rate bonds to secure stable returns amidst economic uncertainty.

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ETFs, Investments

New hedged tech ETF hits market

Global X ETF Exchange-traded fund Global X FANG+ (currency-hedged) ETF

Global X has broadened its range of currency-hedged ETFs by introducing a fund aimed at providing exposure to some of the largest technology companies in the United States.

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ATO, Auditing, SMSF

Action starting on unchanged asset values

SAR SMSF annual return ATO unchanged asset values

The ATO has issued letters to SMSFs that continue to report unchanged asset values and will be focusing on this year’s annual returns.

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International Shares, Investments

Strong outlook for emerging markets

Emerging markets Developed markets Eastspring Investments

Emerging market equities are set to rebound after a period of dormancy due to increased spending on infrastructure and potential interest rate cuts.

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ETFs, Investments

New bitcoin ETF hits the market

Bitcoin ETF VanEck

ETF manager VanEck has launched Australia’s first bitcoin ETF on the ASX, providing investors with exposure to the world’s most popular cryptocurrency.

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Administration, ATO, SMSF

End-of-year reminders from ATO

ATO SMSF annual return Minimum pension payment self-managed super

SMSF trustees have been reminded to check the accuracy of their fund details on the SMSF annual return before lodging and ensure they pay members the minimum pension amount by 30 June.

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International Shares, Investments

Asia primed for rebound

Asia China Fidelity Recovery

Asian stocks are poised for a resurgence, fuelled by a rebound in consumer spending to pre-COVID levels and stability in the Chinese property market.

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Administration, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Retirement work hours applied strictly

SMSF Definition of retirement Work hours self-managed super

The maximum number of hours associated with retirement status is an unwavering measure applied per week and not over a longer period of time.

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Legislation, LRBA, Tax

Greens use Div 296 support for LRBA ban

LRBA Greens Division 296 Parliament

The Greens are calling for a ban on the use of LRBAs by SMSFs as a condition for the party’s support for the Division 296 tax bill before parliament.

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