News

Unadvised SMSFs lack investment insight

March 25, 2022

SMSF trustees running their own investments lack the depth of knowledge to make the best investment decisions and should steer away from do-it-yourself solutions.

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ETFs

Quality-focused ETF from BetaShares

March 25, 2022

Tia Thomas

BetaShares is preparing to launch its Australian Quality ETF, providing exposure to diversified companies expected to deliver high rates of return.

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ATO

New detailed ATO alerts not scams

March 11, 2022

Jason Spits

New detailed text alerts from the ATO regarding changes in an SMSF are legitimate and part of an upgraded anti-fraud system.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Superannuation balance cap position applauded

March 11, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Labor’s commitment not to introduce a superannuation balance cap should it form government later this year has been applauded by the SMSF Association.

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Investments

Incorrect forecasts key risk in 2022

March 11, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

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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