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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Illegal early access fact sheet released

ATO SMSF Illegal early access

The ATO has issued a fact sheet to remind SMSF trustees not to use the services of people promoting access to superannuation before they are eligible to withdraw it.

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ETFs, Investments

AI ETF enters the market

AI Artificial intelligence ETF Global X

Global X has added to its suite of technology-focused ETFs with a new fund targeting the growth of the artificial intelligence sector.

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ASIC, Cryptocurrency, SMSF

Crypto mining scheme called out

Cryptocurrency Blockchain mining ASIC NGS Companies

ASIC has commenced legal action against three blockchain mining companies that encouraged individuals to transfer their entitlements into SMSFs and convert them into cryptocurrency.

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Investments, Private Assets, Property

Private credit may offer better returns than cash

Private credit SMSF Cash CrowdProperty Tony Zulli

Private credit investments into property development may offer SMSFs looking for better returns than cash a new alternative asset class.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance & Regulation

ATO raises valuation angst again

ATO Market value SMSF Auditors Valuation

The ATO has expressed its concerns over SMSF asset values that have remained unchanged over multiple income years.

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Administration, SMSF, Tax

Capital gain classification key to tax benefit

Capital gains Capital gains tax Offset capital gains tax deferred notional gains SMSF

The tax position of an SMSF can be maximised by recognising the types of capital gains ineligible to have the allowable discount applied to them.

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Australian Shares

Rate cuts to boost share market

Australian shares interest rates Ausbil

The Australian share market will outperform expectations in the 2024 and 2025 financial years, primarily due to anticipated cuts to interest rates as inflation falls.

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Compliance & Regulation, LRBA, Property

LRBAs not suitable for vacant land

LBRA vacant land compliance risk development unit trust

SMSF trustees could face a compliance issue should they use an LRBA to purchase vacant land through their fund.

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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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