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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Trustees dislike $3m soft cap

SMSF trustees $3 million tax

A recent sector survey has found nearly half of SMSF members believe the proposed $3 million soft cap is a bad policy initiative.

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Investments, Regulation, Tax

ASA welcomes franking credit decision

Franking credits

The Australian Shareholders’ Association believes the proposal to limit franking credits from capital raisings is unnecessary and requires clearer guidance to avoid unintended consequences.

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Investments

Global small-cap companies need consideration

small caps allocation

Limiting small-cap portfolio allocations to companies listed on the ASX will restrict the returns investors can enjoy from this sector.

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ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Unlicensed property scheme shut down

SMSF property scheme

The Federal Court has ordered an unlicensed SMSF investment scheme to be wound up and a lifetime ban from managing corporations for one of its directors.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO watching non-lodgement behaviour

ATO non-lodgement

New SMSFs are failing to lodge annual returns and abide by their taxation obligations, drawing the attention of the ATO.

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Business news

Focus on income sources limited

income sources

SMSF investors are often too focused on dividends as a source of income, overlooking the wide range of other asset classes and vehicles that also generate income.

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Investments, Technology

Another WA deal for OpenInvest

OpenInvest Pascoe Partners

A new online investment solution will now be available on the OpenInvest platform, offering consumers access to four diversified portfolios.

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ETFs

Vanguard cuts fee on popular ETF

Vanguard ETF fees

Investment management firm Vanguard Australia has adjusted the management fee for one of its most popular ETFs.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Fund wind-up timeframe extended

SMSF wind-up timeframe

The timeframe open for trustees to finalise the closing of an SMSF after the lodging of the final annual return has been extended.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Govt adamant about super tax elements

Superannuation earnings tax

The superannuation earnings tax is all but locked in and highly unlikely to change, with officials stating key aspects were non-negotiable.

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