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Rise in SMSF inflows indicate more people are moving into the sector

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 toward greater control.
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View Division 296 as two-stage event

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 its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted.
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Know the difference between death benefit pension and normal pension or pay the price

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 the wrong one could have dire consequences, a leading adviser said.
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SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.
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In turbulent times, stick to your long-term wealth strategy

Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times
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Most Valuable Industries in the World 2026

Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global ecomony.
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Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

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.
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Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer

The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory
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Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026

Check out which car brands are the most likely to stay on the road and not cost you a fortune to fix.
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AI use needed with proper safeguards

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 to provide a robust advice proposition to clients.
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Are downsizer contributions losing steam?

Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25
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Investment and economic outlook, February 2026

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