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Compliance & Regulation, Regulation

Consumer compensation scheme in operation

CSLR AFCA Financial services industry Financial complaints

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort for unpaid monies from AFCA determinations is now operational for consumers to use.

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Business news, Investments

Impact investing loses some appeal

Impact investing Returns Greenwashing

Difficult economic conditions are seeing a worldwide shift away from impact investing in favour of chasing higher portfolio returns.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

A further 149 trustees banned

ATO SMSF trustees Banned and disqualified register Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) Act

Close to 150 SMSF trustees were disqualified in the December quarter 2023, marking a substantial decrease in barred trustees compared to the previous three-month period.

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Legislation, SMSF, SMSFA, Tax

New tax policy rushed and flawed

Division 296 tax SMSF Association Senate

Government plans to introduce a superannuation earnings tax for total super balances over $3 million have been rushed and remain flawed.

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International Shares, Investments

Global dividends surge

Global dividends Janus Henderson Investors

Global dividends paid out to shareholders hit record highs in 2023, with banks leading the way, despite a decline from mining giants.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Dob in illegal access advice

ATO Illegal early access Promoters SMSF Superannuation

Superannuants have been asked to report individuals who are encouraging illegal early access of retirement savings balances to the ATO.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private asset exits may be costly

Private assets Liquidity Debt Exit

Private assets can offer higher returns, but investors should be aware a quick, low-cost exit may not be possible during a downturn.

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Aged Care, Superannuation

Proposal for super to fund aged care

Aged Care Financing Taskforce Aged Care Superannuation Objective of super

A government-appointed taskforce has recommended those with higher superannuation balances should fund their aged-care requirements as this is consistent with the objective of super.

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Fixed Income, Investments

Market factors challenge fixed income approach

Fixed income Bonds Risk Pure relative value

The volatility currently afflicting fixed income markets should make investors reconsider their reliance on yield in portfolio bond allocations.

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Superannuation, Tax

Senate delays Div 296 report

Division 296 tax Senate Report SMSF Association Superannuation

A Senate committee report examining the proposed Division 296 tax will now come out in May after being pushed back by three weeks.

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