Blog Archives - Virtue & Partners

22 November 2025

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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20 November 2025

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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18 November 2025

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 has said.
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15 November 2025

Investment and economic outlook, October 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
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12 November 2025

Accountants united in support for changes

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly.
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9 November 2025

How to budget using the envelope method

Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense
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28 October 2025

Airplane Fuel Consumption Per Minute

Check out the fuel consumption per minute of different airplanes — from small propeller planes to giant airliners and powerful fighter jets.
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25 October 2025

New NALE guidance still has issues

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 it a mixed welcome noting it still lacks specific guidance in places.
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22 October 2025

Younger Australians expect more for their retirement

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 Vanguard.
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20 October 2025

Evolution of ‘ageless workers’ sees retirement age rise

Australians are retiring later due to cost-of-living pressures and the evolution of white-collar employment, according to research from KPMG.
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18 October 2025

Caution needed if moving assets to children

Legal advisers need to be cautious when transferring assets from parents to children if the former are still alive.
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15 October 2025

Investment and economic outlook, September 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
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