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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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Pensions

Reduction in minimum pension popular

Minimum pension reduction

A significant majority of retirees are taking advantage of the minimum pension reduction originally introduced for the 2020 income year.

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Residential Property

April rise in residential property vacancies

Residential property vacancy

Vacancy rates for residential properties increased slightly in April, but have dropped significantly over the past 12 months.

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Documentation, Technology

ATO updates messaging provider list

ATO messaging providers

The register of SMSF messaging service providers that can facilitate transactions using SuperStream has been updated by the ATO.

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Investments

Russell releases sustainable managed portfolios

Russell Investments sustainable portfolios

Russell Investments has launched a suite of sustainable managed portfolios in response to market demand for more transparent ESG solutions.

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Superannuation, Tax

Govt pledges no new super taxes

superannuation taxes government

The Morrison government has vowed there will not be an increase to superannuation taxes should it be returned at next month’s federal election.

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