News : Investments

Digital assets, Investments

SMSF digital asset strategies sensible

SMSF members are approaching investing in digital assets in a strategic and sensible manner with portfolio diversification in mind.

SMSF members are approaching investing in digital assets in a strategic and sensible manner with portfolio diversification in mind.

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Education, Investments

More private credit education needed

A fund manager has recognised more education should be provided to allow investors to understand how private credit as an asset class operates.

A fund manager has recognised more education should be provided to allow investors to understand how private credit as an asset class operates.

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Investments

New specialist investment platform launched

A new platform providing access to specialist debt and equity investment strategies has been launched by a mutual friendly society.

A new platform providing access to specialist debt and equity investment strategies has been launched by a mutual friendly society.

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Division 296, Investments, Legislation, Tax

Asset gains will show real Div 296 impact

The full impact of the Division 296 tax will only be observed when SMSFs experience significant capital gains from fund assets.

The full impact of the Division 296 tax will only be observed when SMSFs experience significant capital gains from fund assets.

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ETFs, Investments

Two new active ETFs released to market

Franklin Templeton has launched two active exchange-traded funds on the ASX with equities and fixed income as the underlying asset classes.

Franklin Templeton has launched two active exchange-traded funds on the ASX with equities and fixed income as the underlying asset classes.

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Contributions, Investments

Off-market transfer form not key

The use of an off-market transfer form as proof of beneficial ownership regarding an in-specie contribution seems less critical now.

The use of an off-market transfer form as proof of beneficial ownership regarding an in-specie contribution seems less critical now.

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ETFs, Investments

VanEck launches quality stock ETF

VanEck’s newest ETF will focus on quality stocks on the ASX based on a bespoke index rather than just those that have the largest market capitalisation.

VanEck’s newest ETF will focus on quality stocks on the ASX based on a bespoke index rather than just those that have the largest market capitalisation.

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financial advice, Investments, Platforms

Dash platform creates white-label partnership

Investment platform Dash will partner with the AIOFP to create a new white-label offering with Arthur Naoumidis leading the rollout to advisers.

Investment platform Dash will partner with the AIOFP to create a new white-label offering with Arthur Naoumidis leading the rollout to advisers.

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Investments, Regulation, Superannuation

Super performance test to be reviewed

A government review of the super performance test is aiming to broaden the scope of products examined, but also what funds can invest in.

A government review of the super performance test is aiming to broaden the scope of products examined, but also what funds can invest in.

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