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Comments on Recent Tariff Announcements

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 ...
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Missed SG exemption may not be problem

Failing to exempt an employer from SG contributions may not be critical for some superannuants if it does not alter their tax position. . Superannuants ...
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Don’t confuse contribution with roll-over when using proceeds from small business sale

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 ...
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ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers

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 ...
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Five financial steps for the new year

The start of the year is a good opportunity to take decisive financial steps . The new year can often be a trigger point for ...
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Australians not underspending their super

Drawdowns from super are now typically higher than the minimum amounts required, according to new research from the Super Members Council. . The research uses ...
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Investment and economic outlook, January 2026

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 ...
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ASIC targeting high-pressure sales and inappropriate advice

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 ...
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Which country produces the most electricity annually?

Check out which Country Produce most Electricity per year (TWh), including Coal, Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Oil and Bio. . . . . . ...
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What does 2026 look like in the SMSF sector?

Continued growth in the sector fueled by younger trustees looking at alternative investments are on the cards according to our experts. . Peter Burgess, CEO, ...
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It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

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 ...
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What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

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

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 ...
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Three timeless investing lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is stepping back, but his investment wisdom endures . For decades, Warren Buffett’s letters have been a must-read for investors worldwide.   In ...
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2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

AI’s rapid evolution has increased its potential to become a transformative economic force, with promising implications for productivity across industries. . Adoption is accelerating, and ...
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It’s super hump month. Make the most of it

Six ways to get more money into your super fund before 30 June . Now that we’re already almost six months into this financial year ...
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Countries with the largest collection or eucalyptus trees

Check out the countries that have started to grow their eucalyptus tree stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Birth date impacts bring-forward NCCs

The provisions allowing SMSF members to trigger the NCC bring-forward rules in a subsequent financial year are birth-date sensitive. . A senior technical executive has ...
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12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

Some investing steps to get you through the holiday season, the new year, and for the future.     The end of the year is ...
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ATO issues warning about super schemes

The ATO is warning SMSF trustees to be on the look out for superannuation and tax schemes. . The regulator said that some advisers will ...
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Move assets before death to avoid tax implications

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 ...
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Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

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 ...
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Becoming a member of an SMSF is easy, but there are other things that need to be considered

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 ...
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AI exuberance: Economic upside, stock market downside

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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How Many Countries Divided From The Largest Empire throughout history

Check out the countries that have been born from some of the largest empires in history. . . . . . . . . . ...
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Call for SMSF ‘nudge’ in DBFO package

The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.   . The SMSF ...
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Beware pushy sales tactics targeting your super

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. . ...
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Determining what is an in-house asset can help determine investment strategy

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. ...
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Stress-test SMSF in preparation for Div 296

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 ...
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Investment and economic outlook, October 2025

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 ...
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