News

XTB ends 2017 on strong note

February 9, 2018

Corporate bond investments provider XTB’s fixed-rate portfolios outperformed both the credit index and the comparative bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) market in 2017.

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Business news

Small-cap IPO rise hits fundraising

February 9, 2018

Malavika Santhebennur

The market has experienced a significant shift in the past two years towards more initial public offerings (IPO) comprised of small-cap companies, putting a dent on funds raised.

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Strategy

Pension strategy can optimise falling markets

February 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

A superannuation specialist has suggested innovative pension strategies can allow SMSF trustees to use the super reform regulations to benefit from falling markets.

Vacancy rates jump in December

February 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

National residency vacancy rates increased in most cities across Australia in December, with material increases recorded in Sydney, according to SQM Research.

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ETFs

Market concerns over ETFs unwarranted

February 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

Accusations the exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector is creating an investment market bubble are unfounded and inaccurate, a financial services sector economist has said.

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Economy

Outlook positive for global real estate

February 9, 2018

Krystine Lumanta

The global real estate asset class delivered modestly positive returns in 2017 and similar results are expected for the next 12 months.

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Compliance & Regulation

Annual returns get time extension

February 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

The ATO has announced a time extension will apply to SMSF annual returns relating to the 2017 financial year due to the changed reporting circumstances arising from the super reforms.

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Compliance & Regulation

Federal Court upholds in-house asset stance

January 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Federal Court has ruled a situation where an SMSF invests in property through a sub-fund where that property is subsequently leased to a related party will still be captured by the existing in-house asset rul

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Compliance & Regulation

Legitimate early release of super under review

January 9, 2018

Darin Tyson-Chan

Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has announced Treasury will review the rules controlling the early release of superannuation on severe financial hardship and compassionate grounds.

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency fund launched

January 9, 2018

Sarah Kendall

A hedge fund industry veteran has partnered with ANZ’s former head of global markets to launch Australia’s first cryptocurrency-focused managed fund, which will give sophisticated investors exposure to emerging digital currencies with the potential for a 30 per cent annual return.

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