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Economy, Investments

US recession unlikely

Recession US Interest rates Equities

An analysis of several key economic indicators suggests the US is likely to avoid a recession, with the possibility for an economic recovery instead.

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Pensions, Tax

Reversionary pensions impact $3m cap

Pension Non-reversionary pension Death benefit Division 296 tax Total superannuation balance

SMSF members who are death pension recipients can expect to have a reduced Division 296 tax liability if the income stream was non-reversionary.

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Economy

Rate rise not coming anytime soon

Interest rates RBA Reserve bank Inflation

While discussions over an interest rate rise before the end of the year will continue, a fund manager has forecast it is unlikely to happen.

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Administration, BDBN

Limits on EPOAs recommended

EPOA Enduring power of attorney Binding death benefit nomination SMSF trust deed

It is prudent to place limits on any enduring power of attorney regarding an SMSF, particularly when estate planning strategies are involved.

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Investments, Private Assets

Inflation boosts private credit appeal

Inflation Interest rates Private credit Fixed income assets

Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the value of fixed income investments, but made private credit more attractive with its direct link to interest rates.

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ATO, SMSF

ATO makes SMSF courses available

ATO SMSF Self-managed superannuation Educational courses Set up Wind up

The ATO has launched two educational courses on its website to guide SMSF trustees through setting up or winding down a fund.

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Legislation, Tax

Original Div 296 bill not certain

Division 296 tax Parliament LRBA Limited recourse borrowing arrangement Peter Burgess

The SMSF Association has predicted there is an even chance the proposed Division 296 tax bill will be amended over concerns relating to its calculation method and unrealised gains.

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Australian Shares, Business news, Investments

Current-year IPO activity very low

Initial public offer IPO HLB Mann Judd

Pervading economic factors have resulted in low levels of activity from the IPO market in the first half of 2024.

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International Shares, Investments

Smaller Asian markets set for strong return

Asian economies Man GLG Inflation Interest rates

Smaller Asian economies reliant on the US to drop its interest rates are set to do well when they fall as their share markets have become underpriced and overlooked for a long period.

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