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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Downsizer, Legislation, Regulation

Downsizer rules require sale proceeds

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

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Investments, Strategy

Consistent returns the key criteria

Consistent returns, regardless of their make-up, should be the key criteria for choosing a stock, particularly where there are share market trends.

Consistent returns, regardless of their make-up, should be the key criteria for choosing a stock, particularly where there are share market trends.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Govt to prioritise retirement solutions

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

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ETFs, Investments

Ten Cap launches initial ETF

Ten Cap will leverage the strategy behind its long-short equity fund into a listed vehicle set to be launched later this month.

Ten Cap will leverage the strategy behind its long-short equity fund into a listed vehicle set to be launched later this month.

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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Investments, Legislation, Property

Property developments viewed poorly

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

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ESG, Investments

ESG fund born from new partnership

Salter Brothers and Kilara Capital have teamed up to create a new Australian investment platform focused on ESG opportunities.

Salter Brothers and Kilara Capital have teamed up to create a new Australian investment platform focused on ESG opportunities.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Chalmers adamant about revised Div 296

The Treasurer has indicated he is currently not prepared to consider any other calculation methods for the revised Division 296 tax legislation.

The Treasurer has indicated he is currently not prepared to consider any other calculation methods for the revised Division 296 tax legislation.

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Investments, Strategy

Gold provides portfolio stability

Gold can provide stability to an investment portfolio as a result of how it behaves in line with the fortunes of other asset classes.

Gold can provide stability to an investment portfolio as a result of how it behaves in line with the fortunes of other asset classes.

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Australian Shares, Compliance & Regulation, Strategy

Risk with some work share schemes

An SMSF that acquires equities from employee share schemes linked with a person’s remuneration can create compliance difficulties for trustees.

An SMSF that acquires equities from employee share schemes linked with a person’s remuneration can create compliance difficulties for trustees.

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Investments, Strategy

More investment options from OpenInvest

An additional online investing solution for individuals currently not receiving financial advice has been provided by OpenInvest.

An additional online investing solution for individuals currently not receiving financial advice has been provided by OpenInvest.

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