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SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Fixed interest future promising

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

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Business news, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Growth projected for EU Infrastructure

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset managers due to industry sector expansion.

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset manager due to industry sector expansion.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Financial abuse risk higher for SMSFs

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

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ATO, Regulation

Related-party loan angst detailed

Key risk factors that can arise in related-party funding arrangements have been flagged by the ATO for compliance activity if it identifies at least one of them is present.

Key risk factors that can arise in related-party funding arrangements have been flagged by the ATO for compliance activity if it identifies at least one of them is present.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Good year for Australian small caps

An Australian fund manager has predicted domestic small-cap shares will perform well in 2025 following a challenging few years for the sector.

An Australian fund manager has predicted domestic small-cap shares will perform well in 2025 following a challenging few years for the sector.

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Fixed Income, Investments

Fixed-interest future promising

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed-interest investments, but active portfolio management will still be required.

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed-interest investments, but active portfolio management will still be required.

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ATO, Financial Advice, SMSF, Superannuation

Contributions deduction issue fixed

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Notes to SMSF accounts have critical role

ATO

The notes to the financial statements for an SMSF take on particular significance due to the special-purpose nature of these entities.

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Property, SMSF, Superannuation

Residential property growth to cool

residential property

The residential property market has been forecast to experience a lower rate of capital growth in 2025 compared to previous years.

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Pensions

Legacy pension relief approved

Government plans to allow the commutation of legacy pensions are now in force after proposed changes were given royal assent this month.

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