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ETFs

Investors very satisfied with smart beta ETFs

smart beta ETF

Industry research has shown the smart beta ETF investment strategy is providing high satisfaction levels among investors.

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Documentation

Caution required over off-the-shelf trust deeds

off-the-shelf deeds

SMSF trustees are advised to closely consider the use of off-the-shelf trust deeds as poorly written documents are at the centre of many legal disputes.

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Business news

Emerging market growth to slow

emerging markets growth

The next 10 to 15 years are likely to see a diminishing level of economic growth across emerging markets due to shifts in some key elements.

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ETFs

Three new thematic ETFs from BetaShares

Betashares thematic ETFs

BetaShares will launch three thematic ETFs centred providing access to the electric vehicle, electronic payments and video game sectors.

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Business news

Merry Christmas

The team at smstrusteenews would like to wish all of its readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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ATO

ATO issues SMSF scam alert

ATO scams SMSFs

The ATO has warned individuals to remain vigilant following an increase in cold-calling scams focused around SMSFs.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Trustees can’t rely on TBAR amnesty

TBAR penalties

The ATO’s position to date not to impose penalties for the late lodgement of transfer balance account reports cannot be expected to last.

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LICs

LIC diversification requires greater scrutiny

LIC diversification allocation

The actual portfolio diversification provided by an allocation to a listed investment company requires careful examination.

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Succession Planning

State can act for incapacitated trustee

corporate SMSF trustee

A member who has lost capacity within a corporate trustee SMSF may be able to have the state represent them.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Look for change to find mispriced stocks

mispriced stocks

Most stocks are fairly priced so investors should be looking for companies undergoing change to find mispriced investment opportunities.

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