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Emerging market growth to slow

emerging markets growth

The next 10 to 15 years are likely to see a diminishing level of economic growth across emerging markets due to shifts in some key elements.

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ETFs

Three new thematic ETFs from BetaShares

Betashares thematic ETFs

BetaShares will launch three thematic ETFs centred providing access to the electric vehicle, electronic payments and video game sectors.

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Business news

Merry Christmas

The team at smstrusteenews would like to wish all of its readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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ATO

ATO issues SMSF scam alert

ATO scams SMSFs

The ATO has warned individuals to remain vigilant following an increase in cold-calling scams focused around SMSFs.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Trustees can’t rely on TBAR amnesty

TBAR penalties

The ATO’s position to date not to impose penalties for the late lodgement of transfer balance account reports cannot be expected to last.

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LICs

LIC diversification requires greater scrutiny

LIC diversification allocation

The actual portfolio diversification provided by an allocation to a listed investment company requires careful examination.

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Succession Planning

State can act for incapacitated trustee

corporate SMSF trustee

A member who has lost capacity within a corporate trustee SMSF may be able to have the state represent them.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Look for change to find mispriced stocks

mispriced stocks

Most stocks are fairly priced so investors should be looking for companies undergoing change to find mispriced investment opportunities.

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Business news

Multiple splitting order can be implemented

SMSF spousal splitting

The use of a multiple splitting order in the event of a divorce between spousal SMSF members can be an avenue to a more equitable result.

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Business news

Two new ETMFs from Perpetual

Perpetual ETMFs

Investors will have increased access to the socially responsible investing and innovation sectors through two new ETMFs from Perpetual.

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