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When an annual return is signed matters

SMSF annual return sign-off

A technical expert has highlighted the need to get the procedural timing relating to the signing of an SMSF’s annual return correct.

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Investments

Govt bonds ineffective post-COVID diversifier

Investors should look beyond government bonds when choosing assets for their portfolio to offset risk post COVID-19, an investment expert says.

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Superannuation

Early release of super release extended

superannuation early release extended

Superannuation fund members facing financial hardship have been given a longer window in which to access retirement savings under the early release scheme.

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Australian Shares

IPO numbers take massive hit

IPO reduction

A mid-tier accounting firm’s analysis has shown a marked reduction in the number of initial public offerings in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on markets.

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Investments

Cash, confidence hit as market dips

Investors have lost confidence in markets they are struggling to understand, with some also losing cash trying to price the rebound.

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Commercial Property, Residential Property

Rent relief instrument imminent

SMSF landlords rent relief

The regulator’s compliance approach to COVID-19-driven rent relief provided by SMSF landlords will shortly be legally formalised.

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Retirement

Call for mandatory longevity risk obligation

longevity risk

Superannuation trustees should be obligated to include products to address longevity risk for members, a dialogue paper has suggested.

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ETFs

Leveraged Nasdaq exposure from new ETFs

ETFs Nasdaq

ETF Securities has launched two ETFs providing leveraged exposure to the Nasdaq 100 index.

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ATO

ATO trustee course takes shape

SMSF trustees course

An SMSF trustees competency course is currently being finalised by the ATO to ensure the appropriate individuals are looking to run their own super fund.

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Pensions

Death benefit lump sums need more clarity

Death benefit lump sums

The ATO is yet to provide definitive guidance on death benefit lump sums and whether multiple payments can be made, a technical expert says.

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