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Division 296, Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 legislation still a concern

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

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ETFs, Investments

Japan to perform well in 2026

Japan has been identified as a market that will deliver strong performance for investors in 2026, just as it did in the prior calendar year.

Japan has been identified as a market that will deliver strong performance for investors in 2026, just as it did in the prior calendar year.

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Investments, SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation

SMSFs continue strong performance

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

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International Shares, Investments

Market uncertainty not new

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Superannuation

myGov cannot be sole information source

Super fund members should not completely rely on the myGov concessional contributions data if the carry-forward rules have been used.

Super fund members should not completely rely on the myGov concessional contributions data if the carry-forward rules have been used.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

Middle East to impact inflation

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Legislation, Regulation

BRP goes beyond simple commercial use

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments, Technology

Higher prices undermine local investment

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

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Contributions, Economy, Legislation, Superannuation

Contributions caps increase confirmed

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

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Investments, Technology

AI not a fad, but requires caution

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

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