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Inflows to SMSFs have almost quadrupled over the past five years and experts warn this trend warrants monitoring as it may signal shifting member preferences ...

SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in ...

It’s vital to know what is and what is not a death benefit pension because the consequences of not paying the minimum pension payment on ...

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations. . Matthew Burgess, director of View Legal, said the role ...

Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times . Investors are being urged to resist making impulsive decisions about their shares and ...

Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global ecomony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCnsQGFBYMQ . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic. ...

The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory . As widely expected, the ...

Check out which car brands are the most likely to stay on the road and not cost you a fortune to fix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBPG9tgMcFA . . ...

The SMSF Association has suggested practitioners servicing the sector must equip themselves with more than just technical knowledge in an era of rapid technological change ...

Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25 . Introduced in 2018, the home downsizer scheme allows eligible Australians aged 55 ...

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia A rate hike after a short easing cycle “With the economy operating near full ...

AFCA is anticipating there will be more focus on coercive control and elder abuse going forward. . Alexandra Sidoti, senior ombudsman with the Australian Financial ...

Here's how to find a financial adviser who can provide the right support for you . We believe financial advice is essential for Australians looking ...

As the establishment of new SMSFs continues to rise, the ATO is reminding potential trustees to ensure they are aware of the different requirements depending ...

Super used to be clearly the “best” option due to low tax rates but the increasing complexity of things like Division 296 tax, compliance risk, ...

Check out which animals are on the brink of extiction and If we don't act now, they could vanish forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JguldIitLQ4 . . . . ...

Over the past week, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that elements of the White House’s tariff program were implemented illegally, significantly limiting ...

Failing to exempt an employer from SG contributions may not be critical for some superannuants if it does not alter their tax position. . Superannuants ...

Proceeds from the sale of small business using the 15-year CGT small business exemption is not a rollover to a superannuation fund, but rather a ...

How investors are being duped by unscrupulous operators . In late December the Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued a warning to investors on so-called ‘pump and ...

The start of the year is a good opportunity to take decisive financial steps . The new year can often be a trigger point for ...

Drawdowns from super are now typically higher than the minimum amounts required, according to new research from the Super Members Council. . The research uses ...

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia A modest easing path amid prolonged disinflation “Labour market tightness and subdued productivity growth ...

ASIC has highlighted that one of its main focus points in 2026 will again be high-pressure sales tactics and inappropriate financial advice. . Outgoing ASIC ...

Check out which Country Produce most Electricity per year (TWh), including Coal, Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Oil and Bio. . . . . . ...

Continued growth in the sector fueled by younger trustees looking at alternative investments are on the cards according to our experts. . Peter Burgess, CEO, ...

With the objective of superannuation now firmly in place and a new draft of the Division 296 legislation out for consultation, it may seem there ...

Looking back on 2025, there were several major changes that helped to re-shape the sector . Peter Burgess, CEO, SMSF Association   Again, the decision ...

SMSF members with legacy pensions should be aware a commuted income stream may affect their Centrelink entitlements, but also the government has employed staff who ...