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ATO

ATO holds off on TBAR compliance

ATO TBA report compliance

The ATO will not take compliance action against funds that have not reported a TBA event after the commencement of a new pension in the interim.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto neutralises gold as inflation hedge

gold cryptocurrencies

The attraction investors have shown toward cryptocurrencies has meant gold has not provided its past traditional hedge against inflation.

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ATO

Excuses limited for late death benefit payments

death benefit ATO

The ATO will only recognise limited reasons offered by trustees as an acceptable excuse for not paying a death benefit within the standard timeframe.

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Residential Property

Property listings end year in decline

property listings decline

Residential property listings across Australia declined steeply toward the end of the year but prices remained stable.

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ETFs

ETF provider tweaks FANG offering

ETF Securities FANG

The technology investment offering from ETF Securities has been fine tuned to include a renowned software organisation at the expense of a social media firm.

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ATO

Mobile app the director ID gateway

director ID SMSF

SMSF trustees requiring a director identification number will have to apply for one using the myGovID app on their mobile device.

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Regulation

Election places doubt over super changes

superannuation changes election

A number of long sought-after changes may not pass through parliament before the next election due to a limited number of sitting days in the first half of 2022.

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Australian Shares, International Shares

Shares still best for investment returns

australian shares returns

Australian and international shares will continue to be the leading asset classes for returns in the next decade, even when factoring in inflation and volatility.

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Pensions, Regulation

Pension Loans Scheme gets makeover

Pension Loans Scheme

The Pension Loans Scheme has received a makeover that includes a name change and a reduction in the applicable interest rate.

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ETFs

Investors very satisfied with smart beta ETFs

smart beta ETF

Industry research has shown the smart beta ETF investment strategy is providing high satisfaction levels among investors.

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