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ETFs

New fixed income ETFs listed

Income Asset Management has released two new single-bond ETFs for the retail market and flagged more would be released in the first half of next year.

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Business news

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The entire smstrusteenews team wishes all of its readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Objective of super now law

The legislation to enshrine an objective for superannuation has passed through parliament as part of a flurry of bills approved before the Senate ended its business for the year.

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Auditing, Compliance & Regulation

Rectified breaches still require an ACR

An SMSF compliance breach that has been rectified in the year in which it occurred will still have to have an ACR lodged for it with the ATO.

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International Shares, Investments

No direct effects from Trump tariffs

The economic policies of the incoming Trump government in the US are unlikely to adversely affect Australia in a direct sense.

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Economy, Financial Advice

US economy headed for soft landing

A global asset management firm has predicted a soft landing for the US economy and an optimistic attitude toward fixed income investments in 2025.

A global asset management firm has predicted a soft landing for the US economy and an optimistic attitude toward fixed income investments in 2025.

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ATO, Auditing

Trustee non-compliance gets worse

ATO Paul Delahunty auditor contravention reports SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Auditor contravention reports lodged with the ATO have shown a jump in non-compliance among SMSF trustees over recent years.

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Pensions, Tax

Legacy pension exits linked to Div 296 bill

Legacy pensions Division 296 bill Colonial First State Craig Day SMSF Self-managed superannuation

A plan to allow legacy pension exits may be derailed if the Division 296 tax does not become a reality as the former is designed to ease the application of the latter.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments

Bitcoin value no cause for alarm

The recent market correction in relation to the value of Bitcoin is consistent with historical experience and should not concern investors.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Earnings in low gear for new year

Australian shares Earnings dividends Equity Trustees Asset Management Darren Thompson

The weak conditions in the Australian economy will continue to shape earnings from the share market, with investors warned to expect low and flat dividends in 2025.

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