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ETFs, Investments

BlackRock to launch US equity active ETF

BlackRock Australia, active ETF, exchange-traded fund, iShares US Factor Rotation Active ETF, IACT, Tamara Haban-Beer Stats, Philip Hodges

BlackRock Australia will release a local version of a US-focused active ETF that has delivered strong returns on a rolling basis in that market.

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ATO, Cryptocurrency, Investments

ATO issues crypto warning

SMSF, self managed super, ATO, crypto-assets, SMSF trustees, crypto-investments, SMSF sector statistics, crypto-wallets

With SMSFs investing an increasing amount in crypto-assets, the ATO has issued a warning and some guidelines.

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Investments, Superannuation

Div 296 prompts flows to super alternatives

Division 296, SMSF, self managed super, superannuation, investment bonds, Generation Life, Felipe Araujo, wealth transfer, death benefits

The proposed Division 296 tax has changed the behaviour of investors, who are now looking at alternatives outside of superannuation to mitigate its impact.

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Investments, SMSF

Foreign stocks have increased SMSF appeal

SMSF, self managed super, trustees, investments, offshore, international equities, CMC Markets, Andrew Shade, diversification, direct shares, exchange-traded funds, ETF

SMSF trustees are looking to increase their investments in offshore markets to enjoy portfolio benefits from several different perspectives.

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Contributions, Documentation, Investments

Hybrid asset acquisition allowable

SMSF, self managed super, Hybrid asset, asset acquisition, in-specie contribution, LCR 2021/2DC, Accurium, Anthony Cullen, contract

An SMSF asset purchase can be executed using a payment from the fund and an in-specie contribution as long as a stipulated process is followed.

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ETFs, Investments, Technology

Global X launches China tech ETF

Global X, China, ETF, technology, exchange traded fund, Global X China Tech ETF, DRGN, Billy Leung

Global X has released an ETF focused on the Chinese technology sector, which it believes has been underserved by fund managers to date.

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Business News, Investments, Platforms

Ausiex to acquire FIIG

Share trading platform Ausiex will purchase fixed-income provider FIIG by the middle of the year.

Share trading platform Ausiex will purchase fixed-income provider FIIG by the middle of the year as part of plans to expand it services and product offerings to advisers and investors.

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ETFs, Investments

Global X releases AI Infrastructure ETF

The first ETF focused on the infrastructure behind the artificial intelligence boom has been released to the Australian market by Global X.

The first ETF focused on the infrastructure behind the artificial intelligence boom has been released to the Australian market by Global X.

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financial advice, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

Div 296 tax will impact economy

Division 296 tax, Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, Wilson Asset Management, WAM, investment, Geoff Wilson,

More unintended consequences have been identified should the proposed Division 296 tax policy become part of the superannuation system.

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Investments, Markets, Platforms, Technology

Class expands share registry connections

Class has extended its share registry data feed connections, which now include the majority of companies listed on the ASX..

Class has extended its share registry data feed connections, which now include the majority of companies listed on the ASX.

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