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Investments, Property

Thinktank fund gets investment-grade rating

Thinktank has been given an investment-grade rating by SQM Research for its Income Trust aimed at several cohorts, including SMSFs.

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Legislation, SMSFA

AML laws need SMSF sensitivity

Anti-money laundering Counter-terrorism funding SMSF Accountants SMSF Association Professional service providers

An expansion of anti-money laundering laws should not view accountants as the registered address of an SMSF as a cause for concern and exempt the activity from the changes.

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Compliance & Regulation, Pensions

TRIS strategy seen as a compliance concern

TRIS ATO Pension Strategy Transition-to-retirement

Starting and stopping a transition-to-retirement income stream multiple times in one year may trigger compliance issues for an SMSF.

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International Shares, Investments

Market concentration fears overblown

Global market Concentration Insync Funds Management US market

The view that global markets are becoming concentrated around tech stocks is not matched by reality, but caution should be exercised with local and Asian markets.

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Legislation, Tax

Not right to pay tax on what you’ve never had

SMSF Unrealised capital gains Division 296 tax self-managed superannuation

The proposed policy to tax the unrealised gains of individuals with total super balances over $3 million has significant implications for the economy.

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Legislation, Tax

Govt keeps justifying super tax

Stephen Jones SMSF Division 296 tax Super tax

The Minister for Financial Services has told APRA funds and investment managers its plans to lift taxes on high super balances are fair and part of a wider agenda around equity in the system.

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ATO, NALI/NALE

PCG 2016/5 doesn’t define NALI compliance

Safe harbour PCG 2016/5 NALI non-arm's-length income LRBA Limited recourse borrowing arrangement SMSF Self-managed superannuation ATO Paul Delahunty

Not satisfying the LRBA safe harbour rules defined in PCG 2016/5 will not necessarily trigger the non-arm’s-length income provisions.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

US to avoid hard recession

United States Recession Economy Diversification

The US is likely to avoid a severe recession and sustained levels of high inflation, but its economy will be bumpy regardless of the election outcome.

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ASIC, Investments

ASIC issues share scam alert

ASIC Shares Scam identity theft

ASIC has urged individuals to remain vigilant amid a rise in scams targeting shares held in the portfolio accounts of Australian investors.

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Compliance & Regulation, Retirement

Role change can’t count as retirement

SIS Regulation Retirement condition of release preservation age IFPA Natasha Panagis

A change of employment conditions of a super fund member aged 60 will not satisfy a retirement condition of release in most cases.

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