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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Legislation, Regulation

BRP goes beyond simple commercial use

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

An element of commercial use relating to an SMSF real estate asset does not mean it will automatically be considered business real property.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments, Technology

Higher prices undermine local investment

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

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Contributions, Economy, Legislation, Superannuation

Contributions caps increase confirmed

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

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Investments, Technology

AI not a fad, but requires caution

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

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Compliance & Regulation, Death Benefits, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Death pensions impact Div 296 instantly

Death pension beneficiaries will have the value of that income stream included in their total super balance immediately for Division 296 purposes.

Death pension beneficiaries will have the value of that income stream included in their total super balance immediately for Division 296 purposes.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Legislation

ATO worried about prohibited loans

The ATO has revealed a noticeable rise in prohibited loans being issued from SMSFs to other parties is causing it great concern.

The ATO has revealed a noticeable rise in prohibited loans being issued from SMSFs to other parties is causing it great concern.

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Fixed Income, Investments, Private Assets

Strong 2026 tipped for Australian credit

Australian credit markets are expected to grow over the next 12 months to consolidate positive issuance numbers in January.

Australian credit markets are expected to grow over the next 12 months to consolidate positive issuance numbers in January.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Investments, Regulation, Tax

CGT adjustment relevant to all members

The Division 296 CGT asset value adjustment should be considered by all SMSF members even if their total super balance is under $3 million.

The Division 296 CGT asset value adjustment should be considered by all SMSF members even if their total super balance is under $3 million.

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Currency, Economy, International Shares, Investments

US dollar dip creates opportunity

Individuals can use an ongoing depreciation in the US dollar to leverage into shares and bonds in other investment markets.

Individuals can use an ongoing depreciation in the US dollar to leverage into shares and bonds in other investment markets.

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Division 296, Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

New Div 296 legislation tabled

The government has introduced the revised Division 296 tax legislation into parliament less than four weeks after consultation on it closed.

The government has introduced the revised Division 296 tax legislation into parliament less than four weeks after consultation on it closed.

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