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Spire Capital to launch fifth fund

Global investment manager Spire Capital is set to add to its suite of Real Estate Opportunity Capital (ROC) funds in late October, providing investors with access to the United States aged-care property sector.

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Infrastructure

Definition crucial to reap infrastructure benefits

SMSF investors must make sure the definition of infrastructure applied by fund managers they are considering engaging is proper in order for the portfolio allocation to achieve its coveted benefits, according to a specialist portfolio manager.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO targeting serious non-compliance

The ATO will concentrate on cases of serious non-compliance from SMSFs in the coming financial year.

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Investments

Floating rate bonds a better proposition

Fixed interest sovereign bonds cannot provide the best investment solution for SMSF members looking for capital preservation while generating a reasonable yield, according to a global fixed income manager.

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Compliance & Regulation

Govt scraps lifetime cap

The federal government has changed the proposed super legislation, replacing the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contributions cap with a yearly limit of $100,000.

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Strategy

Rushton offers SMSFs a neutral approach

Investment management firm Rushton Financial Services has unveiled a new fund that seeks to address the need for alternative opportunities due to elevated risk levels in the Australian share market.

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Business news, Compliance & Regulation

SMSF fraudster sentenced to jail

The County Court of Victoria has convicted and sentenced Barry Patrick to six years and three months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to six charges following an investigation by ASIC.

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Compliance & Regulation

Govt replaces $500k NCC cap

The government has changed the proposed super legislation replacing the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contributions cap with a yearly limit of $100,000.

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Business news

Recognition for best SMSF services

The fourth annual SMSF Service Provider Awards have named the most innovative and top performing businesses in the sector as voted by trustees.

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Compliance & Regulation

Govt slams Labor’s “retrograde” super plan

Waste paper bin.

Federal Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has branded the super policy of opposition leader Bill Shorten backwards and an attack on aspirational Australians trying to save for their retirement.

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