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Administration, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 bill boosts government power

An insertion into tax law as part of the proposed Division 296 measure may give the government a mechanism to extend its reach by regulation.

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ETFs, Investments

Commodities ETFs best performers

ETFs offering access to commodities and select equity markets were the best Australian market performers in June 2025.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Mixed support for new super tax

A poll has found around half of Australians are in favour of the Division 296 tax, with many giving it strong support.

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Administration, Technology

New SMSF-specific facility released

A multidimensional facility for SMSFs is set to be launched to provide both investment and administrative services to the sector.

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Investments, Property, Residential Property

Residential property prices predicted to rise

The latest Australian residential property study has forecast a rise in that sector’s prices for all major capital cities over the coming year.

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International Shares, Investments

Stay the course and avoid extremes

Investors should be looking rationally at global events and market movements and stick with their predetermined plans.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Accumulation best for Div 296 exits

Drawdowns to manage the proposed Division 296 impost should be made from the accumulation interest of SMSF trustees to achieve an optimal tax outcome.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments

Sector-specific digital asset body formed

A cohort of industry experts has formed a new body to drive the uptake and use of digital assets within the SMSF sector.

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Investments

Gold holds as favoured safe haven

Not all traditional safe-haven investments have been performing well during the current geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East.

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Investments

Dividend issuers a source of stability

Portfolio stability and long-term value in uncertain economic and political times can be achieved by investing in companies that pay dividends.

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