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New app to unlock SMSF capital

Fintech business OnMarket BookBuilds (OMB) has launched a mobile application with the aim of providing SMSF investors with more opportunities to take part in initial public offerings (IPO) and placements.

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Residential Property

Housing market favouring buyers

The Australian residential property market is experiencing growth in the number of listings, making it more attractive to buyers, according to property data and analytics specialist CoreLogic RP Data.

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Compliance & Regulation

Court confirms super splitting can’t involve third party

A recent decision handed down by the Family Court of Australia has confirmed superannuation assets cannot be split for the benefit of a third party.

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Investments

Two funds assigned first ratings

Research house Lonsec has assigned its initial ratings for two managed investment funds – the AllianceBernstein Global Equities Fund and Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) Dividend Run-Up Fund.

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Documentation

Poor pension documentation can be costly

Having poorly prepared documentation regarding pensions can result in significant tax liabilities for SMSFs, a specialist sector law firm has warned.

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Investments

New automated investing service to target SMSFs

A new automated online investing service aimed at providing SMSF members with a low-cost, well-diversified portfolio has been released to the market.

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Business news

BT looks to grow SMSF market share

BT Financial Group is planning to grow its share of the SMSF market by including a full-service SMSF facility on its Panorama platform, to be launched in November.

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Compliance & Regulation

Collectables require action now

SMSFs holding collectables need to ensure they are compliant under the incoming regulations applicable from 1 July 2016, as the deadline did not leave much time for planning due to the nature of those assets, according to a specialist SMSF lawyer.

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Compliance & Regulation

Govt to take measured LRBA approach

A tightrope walker.

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has given a clear indication the government will be addressing the Financial System Inquiry recommendation for a total ban on limited recourse borrowing arrangements within SMSFs in a considered fashion and will not pander to the hysteria surrounding the situation.

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Strategy, Succession Planning

SMSF exit strategy gaining importance

Sector regulators have been increasing their emphasis on trustees to consider and perhaps formulate an exit strategy for their SMSF even at the point of establishment.

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