News

Incorrect forecasts key risk in 2022

March 11, 2022

Error in inflation rate forecasts and not responding to changing economic conditions pose the biggest risks for investors for the year ahead.

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Business news

SISFA in merger talks with tax body

March 11, 2022

Jason Spits

SISFA has announced plans to merge with Tax and Super Australia rolling its operations and membership into the latter and dropping its name.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin fund receives key rating

March 11, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

A Bitcoin fund has been awarded a crucial rating from a research house that will allow greater interaction with potential investors.

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Technology

OpenInvest enters new partnership

March 11, 2022

Tia Thomas

Investment and advice platform OpenInvest has forged a new partnership with a digital advisory group to expand its service proposition.

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Superannuation

Women lack confidence in super

March 11, 2022

Tia Thomas

A Fidelity International survey has found women are reluctant to plan for retirement and make voluntary contributions to their superannuation.

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Superannuation

SMSF returns on par with APRA funds

February 25, 2022

Jason Spits

SMSF performance against APRA funds has been skewed by reporting methods and funds with balances above $200,000 perform as well as their non-SMSF counterparts.

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Regulation

Budget super measures become law

February 25, 2022

Jason Spits

A number of key measures from the last budget have passed through parliament, while others remain in limbo before the next election.

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Compliance & Regulation

Director ID penalties are severe

February 25, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Directors of corporate SMSF trustees have been warned severe penalties can be issued for non-compliance with the new director ID regime.

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Investments

Portfolio diversity not a legal requirement

February 25, 2022

Tia Thomas

The ATO has made SMSFs aware of the lack of diversity in investment portfolios, but this is not a legal obligation that must be met.

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Business news

LRBA cost deductions limited

February 25, 2022

Jason Spits

Limits apply to the tax deductibility of expenses related to setting up an LRBA, with the ATO viewing legal advice as outside the deduction provisions.

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