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Administration, Division 296, Investments, SMSF

Div 296 does not change valuation rules

The asset valuation rules currently applicable to SMSFs will remain unchanged after the Division 296 tax is implemented.

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Estate Planning, Retirement, SMSF, Strategy, Succession Planning, Superannuation

Disability amplifies authentication process

It is imperative for an SMSF to have a signature authentication process in place to mitigate the risk associated with disability or death.

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Investments, Private Assets, Strategy

Private equity grows into shares substitute

The growth of the private equity sector means investors can now view it as an alternative to shares, but should note its limited liquidity.

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Contributions, SMSF, Superannuation

What contributions can I make in 2025/26?

The contributions certain individuals can make for the 2026 income year have changed due to the indexation of a separate superannuation threshold.

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SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs top member satisfaction

As super fund members report high levels of satisfaction with their fund, SMSFs continue to lead the field of retirement savings vehicles.

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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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