News

Electronic execution measures on hold

March 26, 2021

The government’s move to extend temporary measures allowing the execution of legal documents electronically has been delayed.

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Investments

Bad outcome likely from gambling in markets

March 26, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The volume of ill-informed trading from retail investors using online platforms is reaching problematic proportions.

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ATO

ATO alert system updated

March 26, 2021

Jason Spits

The ATO has expanded the email and text message alert system it uses to notify SMSF trustees when changes take place within their fund.

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ETFs

Thematic ETFs on the rise

March 26, 2021

Jason Spits

The growth of the ETF sector is being driven by the rise of thematic funds tapping into global trends as investors demand access to these movements.

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Superannuation

Contributions cap breaches not catastrophic

March 26, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

A breach of the contributions caps is not a complete disaster as it does not even constitute contravening the superannuation legislation.

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Investments

Private debt asset class still strong

March 26, 2021

Tharshini Ashokan

An investment research firm has identified private debt as an asset class offering investors attractive risk-adjusted returns.

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Retirement

Cost of living for retirees jumps

March 12, 2021

Tharshini Ashokan

Price increases returning to normal after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions has resulted in a rise in the cost of living for retirees.

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Documentation

Reporting deadline may return

March 12, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The preparation of SMSF financial statements may yet have reporting deadlines imposed with Treasury concerned by the open timeframes used.

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Investments

Investment caution currently required

March 12, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

A combination of the coronavirus and the consequences of fiscal stimulus measures globally means caution is still needed with regard to investing.

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Documentation

New fund is best lost deed solution

March 12, 2021

Jason Spits

SMSFs that have lost their deed should consider creating a new fund, rather than merging with another fund, to overcome any document losses or deficiencies.

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