News

Hotspots drive global market recovery

October 9, 2020

The bounce back in global share markets is not universal, with a few hotspots bringing up the average as some sectors continue to struggle.

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ATO, Documentation

ATO on SAR lodgement warpath

ATO on SMSF annual return lodgement warpath

September 25, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The ATO has issued a stern warning to the entire SMSF sector over funds that either have not lodged or are late in lodging the requisite annual return.

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Superannuation

Super changes not yet understood

September 25, 2020

Jason Spits

Sweeping changes to superannuation in 2017 are still not fully understood but further changes are unlikely in the near future, according to a government minister.

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Residential Property

Longer-term residential rents still reliable

September 25, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

Certain sectors of the residential property market are still likely to generate reliable rental income but at a reduced rate, a specialist fund manager has said.

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Regulation

Regulation changes still cause greatest concern

September 25, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

Changes to regulations and rules affecting SMSFs and not the coronavirus present the biggest worry for trustees, new research has revealed.

FAANG stocks hold value but may be overpriced

September 25, 2020

Jason Spits

The FAANG group of stocks are still good value, but their share price may be overvalued due to a high level of investor interest.

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Investments

Intelligent Investor lists new fund on ASX

September 25, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

Intelligent Investor has unveiled a new managed fund set to list on the ASX in October which will focus on capital growth above ASX200 index.

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Superannuation

Six-member funds back on table

September 11, 2020

Jason Spits

The government has revived its plans to allow six-member SMSFs after introducing legislation into parliament to enact the change.

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Business news

Top service providers recognised

September 11, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The leading service providers to SMSF trustees have been named and awarded by smstrusteenews for the eighth consecutive year.

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ASIC

ASIC action against Dixon Advisory begins

September 11, 2020

Jason Spits

ASIC has started civil penalty action again investment, retirement and SMSF advisory firm Dixon Advisory over claims of conflict of interest and best interest failures.

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