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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Anti-Div 296 tax petition initiated

An Australian fund manager has launched a petition opposing the proposed Division 296 tax that has already received noticeable support.

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Investments

AI investing most beneficial for Australians

Investing in AI is likely most important for Australians currently, given their overweight portfolio allocations to the materials and financial sectors.

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International Shares

US unmatched in other markets

While the US market may be less attractive currently, it is still the only one where innovative companies are performing strongly.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto warning from regulator

With SMSFs investing an increasing amount in crypto-assets the ATO has issued a warning and some guidelines.

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Contributions

In-specie contribution receipt diverse

Specific practicalities must be taken into account for different asset classes when officially recognising in-specie contributions.

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Investments, Property

Population growth favours REITs

The domestic property market has become more attractive for investors in the wake of Australia’s current growing population.

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Australian Shares, International Shares, Investments

Concentration risk an ongoing reality

Investors in the ASX and US market that cluster around a few key stocks are facing increased concentration risk while overlooking other drivers of return.

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Tax

Impact of new tax misrepresented

A government prediction about the Division 296 tax has significantly underestimated the impact it will have on SMSF members.

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ATO, Technology

Cyberattack reports denied

The ATO has reassured the public its systems remain secure after rebutting reports in the media it had suffered a cybersecurity attack.

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ETFs, International Shares

US equity active ETF launched

BlackRock Australia will release a local version of a US-focused active ETF that has delivered strong returns on a rolling basis.

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