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Artificial Intelligence, Investments

AI effect on software companies inflated

Concerns the adoption of artificial intelligence will have a disruptive influence on the software sector are exaggerated.

Concerns the adoption of artificial intelligence will have a disruptive influence on the software sector are exaggerated.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Legislation, Payday Super

SMSFs must obey Payday Super deadlines

The status of an SMSF as a related-party fund will not negate the need for SG contributions to be paid to it within seven days under the Payday Super rules.

The status of an SMSF as a related-party fund will not negate the need for SG contributions to be paid to it within seven days under the Payday Super rules.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, Investments

New VanEck ETF based on quality stocks

The newest ETF from VanEck will focus on quality ASX stocks based on a bespoke index rather than market capitalisation size.

The newest ETF from VanEck will focus on quality ASX stocks based on a bespoke index rather than market capitalisation size.

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Compliance & Regulation, CSLR, Legislation, SMSF, SMSFA

CSLR levy on SMSFs defies consumer law

Requiring SMSFs to pay to access the CSLR is likely to breach consumer laws and blames them for losses caused by other parties.

Requiring SMSFs to pay to access the CSLR is likely to breach consumer laws and blames them for losses caused by other parties.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Pensions

Do not rely on pension breach discretion

Relying on having the ATO exercise its discretionary powers to waive a breach of the pension payment standards is not a dependable strategy.

Relying on having the ATO exercise its discretionary powers to waive a breach of the pension payment standards is not a dependable strategy.

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International Shares, Investments

European small caps now very attractive

A valuation gap between large-cap and small-cap companies in Europe is currently making the latter particularly attractive for investors.

A valuation gap between large-cap and small-cap companies in Europe is currently making the latter particularly attractive for investors.

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Budget, Death Benefits, Estate Planning, Tax, Trusts

Tax or asset protection choice

SMSF trustees wanting to use a testamentary trust in an estate planning strategy face an unenviable choice given the new tax rules.

SMSF trustees wanting to use a testamentary trust in an estate planning strategy face an unenviable choice given the new tax rules.

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ETFs, International Shares, Investments, Technology

Caution needed with space stocks

The growing space economy contains growth opportunities as well as volatility and requires a cautious approach from investors.

The growing space economy contains growth opportunities as well as volatility and requires a cautious approach from investors.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Payday Super, SMSF

ATO issues Payday Super updates

The ATO has reminded SMSFs they are not excluded from Payday Super requirements and have limited time to make the necessary preparations.

The ATO has reminded SMSFs they are not excluded from Payday Super requirements and have limited time to make the necessary preparations.

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Bonds, Fixed Income, Investments

Fixed income playing different role

There has been a noticeable change in the way investors are viewing fixed income as a result of the current economic conditions.

There has been a noticeable change in the way investors are viewing fixed income as a result of the current economic conditions.

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