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Investments, Markets

SMSFs follow trend to mining stocks

Advised SMSFs showed more diversity in their leading stock picks during March as many investors showed a preference for mining shares.

Advised SMSFs showed more diversity in their leading stock picks during March as many investors showed a preference for mining shares.

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Investments

Low cash rates costing thousands

SMSFs may be able to generate thousands more in interest rate returns from cash investments by looking for a new provide rather than remaining loyal to a low-rate provider.

SMSFs may be able to generate thousands more in interest rate returns from cash investments by looking for a new provider rather than remaining loyal to a low-rate provider.

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Investments, Superannuation, Tax

Financial services stability welcomed

The 2025 federal budget has been recognised for providing stability for the financial services industry in anticipation of the impending election.

The 2025 federal budget has been recognised for providing stability for the financial services industry in anticipation of the impending election.

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SMSFs stick with cash despite rate moves

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SMSFs are holding onto cash despite a recent decline in term deposit and savings rates, which should prompt them to consider other sources of income.

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ASIC, Investments, SMSF

ASIC seeks closure of rollover scheme

ASIC has sought court orders to wind up a managed investment scheme that used cold calling and superannuation rollovers to get clients to invest.

ASIC has sought court orders to wind up a managed investment scheme that used cold calling and superannuation rollovers to get clients to invest.

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Investments, Superannuation

Early bond exit undoes benefit

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Investment bonds can be a useful tool to direct assets to beneficiaries, but accessing them early will heavily reduce any tax advantages they offer.

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ETFs, Investments

Two new ETFs from Vanguard

Australians can expand their investment portfolio with two new diversified Exchange Traded funds [ETF] launched by global fund manager Vanguard.

Vanguard has introduced two new ETFs to the ASX catering separately for growth-minded and income-focused investors.

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Business News, ETFs, Investments

JP Morgan unveils ETF guide

A quarterly publication dedicated to Australian investors of Exchange Traded Funds [ETF]s was released today as educational guidance.

A global asset manager seeking to educate advisers and investors about ETFs has issued a new guide on the sector and its workings.

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Investments, Markets

LICAT transforms into Listed

The Listed Investment Companies and Trusts Association has rebranded and will now be known as Listed.

The Listed Investment Companies and Trusts Association has rebranded and will now be known as Listed.

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