News

SuperStream relief for SMSFs

March 25, 2022

SMSFs struggling to obtain an electronic service address for SuperStream rollovers will be able to use paper forms to action them under temporary relief from the ATO.

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Superannuation

Bigger role for super under Labor

March 25, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Superannuation is likely to play a bigger role in the nation’s economy should Labor win the federal election to be held later this year.

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Australian Shares

Three stocks to benefit from energy crisis

March 25, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

A recommendation has been made for investors to include energy stocks of non-Russian companies in their portfolios due to the current geopolitical environment in Europe.

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Documentation

Director ID request only needed once

March 25, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

An application for a director identification number will only be required once regardless of when it is used or activated.

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Investments

Volatile markets risk to investors

March 25, 2022

Tia Thomas

A portfolio manager has advised investors to consider their strategies to manage rising volatility as financial markets experience uncertainty.

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NALI/NALE

Government to review NALE rules

March 25, 2022

Jason Spits

The federal government has responded to concerns about the impact of non-arm’s-length expenditure provisions and will move to ensure they do not go further than intended.

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Investments

Unadvised SMSFs lack investment insight

March 25, 2022

Jason Spits

SMSF trustees running their own investments lack the depth of knowledge to make the best investment decisions and should steer away from do-it-yourself solutions.

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ETFs

Quality-focused ETF from BetaShares

March 25, 2022

Tia Thomas

BetaShares is preparing to launch its Australian Quality ETF, providing exposure to diversified companies expected to deliver high rates of return.

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ATO

New detailed ATO alerts not scams

March 11, 2022

Jason Spits

New detailed text alerts from the ATO regarding changes in an SMSF are legitimate and part of an upgraded anti-fraud system.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Superannuation balance cap position applauded

March 11, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Labor’s commitment not to introduce a superannuation balance cap should it form government later this year has been applauded by the SMSF Association.

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