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ECPI calculation method flexible

ECPI calculation method

SMSFs are not locked in to using the same exempt current pension income (ECPI) calculation method each year and can freely switch as it suits them.

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ETFs

Investors provided with metaverse gateway

Betashares ETF metaverse

BetaShares has launched an ETF on the ASX giving investors access to the rapidly developing metaverse economy.

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Pensions

Death benefit reviews emphasised

death benefit Hill Zuda

The recent decision handed down in the Hill v Zuda case should encourage SMSF trustees to review their death benefit nominations more often.

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NALI/NALE

Industry-wide concern over NALE

NALE superannuation

Concerns about the NALE rules as they currently stand and the associated penalties are now being expressed by the entire superannuation industry.

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Investments

IPO market offers slim pickings

IPO market listings

IPOs are currently providing investors with a limited number of opportunities across fewer sectors to participate in capital raisings.

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Superannuation

Work test declaration significance increased

work test declaration

An individual’s declaration the work test has been satisfied is now more significant as it must be made to the ATO and not the super fund.

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Investments

Credit market valuations positive

credit market valuations

Corporate credit markets are offering good returns for the associated levels of risk with regard to rising interest rates and inflation.

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ATO

ATO highlights COVID relief status

ATO COVID relief SMSF

A reminder has been issued by the ATO instructing SMSF trustees to recognise the COVID-19 compliance relief measures no longer apply.

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Direct Property

Rent increases as vacancy rate remains stable

rent vacancy rates

Rent rates have continued their 12-month upward trajectory as vacancy rates remain low and stable across all capital cities.

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ATO

ATO trustee declaration key

SMSF trustee declaration

The importance of the ATO SMSF trustee declaration has been demonstrated by a recent case heard in the Supreme Court of NSW.

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