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ATO, Investments

Investment strategies satisfactory

ATO investment strategies

Few investment strategies are falling foul of the required standards, but the ATO has recommended trustees not rely on template solutions.

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Technology

Director ID process flawed

director ID application

Advisers are recommending their clients use manual forms to apply for a director ID number due to the troublesome nature of the myGovID app.

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Residential Property

Downturn predicted in residential property

residential property

The first decline in residential property values in nearly two years is predicted to be start of a long-term downward trend driven by rising interest rates and inflation.

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Retirement

Retiree cost of living rises

living cost retirees

The cost of living for retirees has continued to increase off the back of higher prices, but has been in part offset by an age pension boost.

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Economy

Changing economy offers new opportunities

investment opportunities

Certain industrial sectors will offer strong investment opportunities given current economic factors such as rising interest rates and decarbonisation.

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Investments, Technology

New digital investment facility released

Lifespan digital investment

Consumers who cannot afford financial advice have been provided with a digital investing platform to assist with their wealth-accumulation needs.

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Business news

Crypto considerably more risky than shares

cryptocurrencies equities risk

There is an indicative measure investors can use when looking to compare the risk inherent with cryptocurrencies with the risk of equities.

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Residential Property, Superannuation

Super for homes a govt promise

super home purchase

A re-elected Morrison government will grant access to superannuation to buy a first home and will further reduce the eligibility age to make downsizer contributions.

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Pensions

Pension reserves should be part of tax promise

legacy pension reserves

An election promise of no new taxes on superannuation may lead to legacy pension reserves being untaxed when commuted under a proposed amnesty.

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Fixed Income, Residential Property

Cash rate-linked investments an income haven

cash rates fixed income

Cash rate-linked investments may be a suitable choice if fixed income returns continue to decline in the face of rising inflation.

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