The government policy to prevent company share buybacks from including franked dividends will not impact the parties Treasury has targeted.

SMSF trustees took a more cautious approach to their 2022 share trading activity in response to more difficult pervading market conditions.

The SMSF Association has welcomed the government’s announcement a review into the regulatory framework for MIS will be performed this year.

After being introduced over 20 years ago, the regulatory framework for managed investment schemes will be reviewed this year.

Advisers are increasing their use of managed accounts, being drawn to them by how well they fit with the reasons people establish an SMSF.

Trustees are beginning to favour cash products for their liquidity needs once more as revealed by the latest analysis of SMSF portfolios

OpenInvest has signed its first new partnership for 2023, joining with a Sydney-based firm to launch a digital investment service with thematic portfolios.