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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

$3m cap issue with reserves

Total superannuation balance $3 million soft cap tax Superannuation reserves Concessional cap

The treatment of reserve allocations to members for the purpose of the $3 million soft cap is problematic and can have significant adverse outcomes.

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Financial Advice, Legislation

Reform of financial law badly needed

ALRC Financial services industry Financial services law

Financial services and corporations legislation is overly complex and in dire need of reform with a government agency recommending widespread changes.

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Australian Shares, Investments

IPO market remained poor in 2023

IPO

The number of IPOs and the capital they raised in 2023 established an all-time low since 2004 when analysis of the activity was first performed.

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Administration, Auditing, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Many solutions for in-house assets

In-house assets SMSF rectify

Trustees do not need to obey the letter of the law when looking to rectify a breach of the in-house asset rules from a practical perspective.

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Bonds, International Shares, Investments

Emerging market outlook strong

Emerging markets Shares Bonds Federal reserve

Emerging markets are likely to recover quickly, providing opportunities to invest in bonds and credit instruments as developed markets return to a more stable footing.

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Compliance & Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

Foreign transfers limited by timelines

Foreign super fund Transfer Residency Lump sum payment

The Australian superannuation rules make lump sums paid from overseas pension schemes attractive but perhaps unachievable.

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Bonds, Fixed Income, Investments

Optimal time for bond allocations

Bonds Fixed-income Reserve Bank of Australia

Investors looking to add bonds to their portfolios should do so promptly to take advantage of high yields before potential interest rate reductions.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

ATO reveals set-up flags

ATO SMSF review Set-up establishment Insolvency Dishonesty

The ATO’s decision to review an application to set up an SMSF is largely driven by the history and circumstances of the individuals involved.

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Australian Shares, Economy, International Shares, Investments

US recession anticipated

Recession Equities Bonds Investments American Century

The US economy is likely to suffer a recession in the early part of the new year and the downturn is unlikely to be gradual.

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