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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Regulator SAR letters need response

ATO correspondence regarding the non-lodgement of SMSF annual returns now has a more serious nature and should not be ignored.

ATO correspondence regarding the non-lodgement of SMSF annual returns now has a more serious nature and should not be ignored.

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Economy, Investments, Regulation

US rate cut hints at problems

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

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Administration, Compliance & Regulation, Pensions

ATO pension relief not likely

The probability of a successful application to the ATO to rectify a breach of the pension payment standards is very low.

The probability of a successful application to the ATO to rectify a breach of the pension payment standards is very low.

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ETFs, Investments

Ausbil active ETF enters market

Ausbil has announced the launch of its first active ETF, making its Active Dividend Income Fund available on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Ausbil has announced the launch of its first active ETF, making its Active Dividend Income Fund available on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 changes possible

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments, Technology

SMSF crypto-platform launched

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

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ETFs, Investments, Technology

September outstanding for AI stocks

Companies across the globe involved in the artificial intelligence sector have performed very strongly in the month of September.

Companies across the globe involved in the artificial intelligence sector have performed very strongly in the month of September.

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Retirement

Retirement becoming more expensive

The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement rose by nearly 2 per cent over the June quarter, with retirees spending more on digital connectivity.

The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement rose by nearly 2 per cent over the June quarter, with retirees spending more on digital connectivity.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Tax

Div 296 notification won’t go to SMSF

The ATO notification regarding a Division 296 tax liability will be sent directly to the taxpayer and will not involve their superannuation fund.

The ATO notification regarding a Division 296 tax liability will be sent directly to the taxpayer and will not involve their superannuation fund.

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International Shares, Investments

Emerging markets underpriced, overlooked

Emerging market stocks are cheap compared to developed markets, creating opportunities to invest in companies that fuel growth.

Emerging market stocks are cheap compared to developed markets, creating opportunities to invest in companies that fuel growth.

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