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Investments

Maple-Brown Abbott launches small-cap fund

Maple-Brown Abbott fund

Maple-Brown Abbott has launched a fund focusing on undervalued small companies with the ability to generate strong medium-term earnings.

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ATO

TBAR timeframes changed

ATO TBAR SMSFs

The ATO will streamline the transfer balance account reporting period from 1 July 2023 and reduce the timeframe for SMSFs.

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Documentation

Greater importance for property documentation

property documentation SMSF

Standard documentation practices for proof of ownership regarding SMSF properties have a taken on different implications due to a NSW law amendment.

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency theft rises significantly

The average dollar amount of stolen cryptocurrencies has jumped significantly in 2022 despite the fall in value of these assets this year.

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ASIC, Investments

ASIC penalises SMSF admin firm

ASIC SMSF

Squirrel Superannuation Services has been ordered to pay a penalty after ASIC found it falsely marketed investment returns for residential property held via SMSFs.

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Investments

Gold not the only inflation hedge

gold inflation

Investors have been encouraged to consider holding more precious metals in their portfolios than just gold when looking to combat rising inflation.

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Residential Property

HEAS incorporates lump sum payments

home equity access scheme

Changes to the Home Equity Access Scheme will increase its appeal to retirees and provide more flexibility in using capital tied up in residential property.

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Investments

ESG standard not likely soon

ESG investment

A standard around ESG investing is unlikely in the short term as regulators focus on the words and actions of investment firms.

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Regulation

SMSF BDBNs in the clear

BDBNs SMSF

BDBNs within an SMSF are not subject to lapsing rules, according to a High Court ruling that follows four other legal cases with similar findings.

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ATO

NALE compliance stance continued

ATO NALE compliance

The ATO will continue its practice of not deploying compliance resources to address non-arm’s length expenditure breaches of a general nature.

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