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27 November 2021

SMSFs flagged on updates to contribution measures in upcoming super bill

The new recently introduced bill on enhancing superannuation outcomes has provided a further update on how the government will implement its new contribution rules along with its potential effect on contribution strategies for SMSFs.
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24 November 2021

World’s most productive countries

  The following animated chart covers the period from 1950 to 2017. It is fascinating to see how the world changes over time.  
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21 November 2021

Three behavioural factors that can affect retirement spending

Retirees work hard to build up their nest egg but many are hesitant to spend it when the time comes. Here are three behavioural factors that affect retirement spending and how you can overcome them to ensure you make the most of your later years.
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18 November 2021

New FAR regime and CSLR changes before Parliament

The Morrison government has introduced legislation into Parliament to establish the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) and the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). 
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15 November 2021

Planning your financial legacy

Beyond accumulating wealth over time, planning your financial legacy is one of the most important aspects of estate planning. With the greatest family wealth transfer set to occur in the next 20 to 30 years, here are a few things investors should consider when planning.
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12 November 2021

ASIC releases new guidance on crypto investment products

ASIC has released new regulatory guidance for product issuers and market operators on how they can meet their regulatory obligations in relation to crypto-asset exchange traded products (ETPs) and other investment products.
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30 October 2021

The right way to rebalance your investment portfolio

Vanguard research has found that for portfolios supporting long term goals, the exact time and threshold limits you decide upon are less important than the discipline of adhering to a consistent approach.
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State and Federal COVID-19 support

  The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage the impact of yet more COVID-19 restrictions.  
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27 October 2021

SMSFs can face situational traps affecting related-party transactions with former spouse

SMSFs will need to take a more cautious approach when managing related-party transactions especially around a former spouse, as several traps may arise due to situational changes when considering the application of super laws, according to a law firm.
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24 October 2021

Greenhouse gas emission by country since 1880

The total sum of CO2 emissions since 1880 (in tons).  Food for thought, that's for sure.
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21 October 2021

Low interest rates require a strategic rethink

In an era of lower-for-longer interest rates and investment returns, retirees in particular should be thinking beyond just income generation to fund their lifestyle spending.
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18 October 2021

SMSFs, employee share schemes & NALI

Acquiring shares under an employee share scheme (ESS) via your self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) may appear attractive but greater uncertainty has arisen following the ATO’s recent ruling, LCR 2021/2, on the application of the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules to such a transaction.
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