News

Crypto neutralises gold as inflation hedge

January 14, 2022

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

January 14, 2022

Tia Thomas

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

January 14, 2022

Jason Spits

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

January 14, 2022

Tia Thomas

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

December 17, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

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

December 17, 2021

Jason Spits

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

December 17, 2021

Jason Spits

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

December 17, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

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

December 17, 2021

Tia Thomas

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

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Documentation

Caution required over off-the-shelf trust deeds

December 17, 2021

Tia Thomas

SMSF trustees are advised to closely consider the use of off-the-shelf trust deeds as poorly written documents are at the centre of many legal disputes.

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