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Mitigating the impact of death benefit tax can be supported by ensuring the SMSF deed allows for the transfer of assets out of the fund ...

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Stalling disinflation keeps monetary policy on hold “A stronger-than-expected third-quarter inflation print diminishes the ...

There are very few restrictions on who can become a member of an SMSF, but there are conditions with which members must comply when they ...

The key findings of Vanguard’s economic and market outlook to be released in December . Financial markets are exuberant—and there are some good reasons for ...

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The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.   . The SMSF ...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned Australians to beware of high-pressure sales tactics aimed at getting people to switch superannuation providers. . ...

It is important to understand what is and what isn’t an in-house asset to ensure compliance in an SMSF, a leading technical specialist has said. ...

SMSFs that hold farms or small businesses should do a “stress test” on their funds in preparation for the Division 296 tax, a leading adviser ...

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Modest disinflation, tight labour market warrant caution “We expect the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly. . Australia’s ...

Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense . To achieve our financial goals, we need to know where ...

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The ATO has released its updated Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2021/2 regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) laws with the SMSF Association giving ...

Australians under 45 now expect they will need at least $100,000 a year per household to live comfortably in retirement, according to new research from ...

Australians are retiring later due to cost-of-living pressures and the evolution of white-collar employment, according to research from KPMG. . In an analysis of the ...

Legal advisers need to be cautious when transferring assets from parents to children if the former are still alive. . Scott Hay-Bartlem, partner at Cooper ...

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook   . Australia Solid growth confirms private sector recovery “Policy support is clearly acting as a ...

How Australia Retires 2025 report, explores how Australians prepare for and experienced retirement. . Building block 1: Being financially literate Financial literacy is about understanding ...

What the end to the deeming freeze means for Age Pensioners . If you receive the Age Pension, upcoming changes from 20 September could affect ...

Check out this powerful visual journey through the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. From massive Chilean earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire to the ...

The ATO has warned consumers, financial advisers and health practitioners it is aware of dishonest practices being used to access superannuation early for non-critical medical ...

Outstanding SMSF annual returns will be a primary focus of the ATO, the deputy commissioner has said. . Emma Rosenzweig says there is a growing ...

Putting off investing could cost you more than you think. . Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of ...

Less than a quarter of Australians have made valid binding death benefit nominations, new research has shown. . Research from Super Consumers Australia reveals that ...

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Progress on disinflation paves the way for further easing “The Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said. . Sharlene Anderson, a consultant for Veritas ...

A simple ongoing investment strategy can deliver substantial returns over time . Imagine planting a tree that not only grows fruit but also grows more ...

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SMSF trustees using limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) should avoid trying to cut corners in setting up a trust for the loan, with an SMSF ...