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Investments

Centrepoint unveils super, investment platform

Centrepoint Alliance has released a new platform offering superannuation and investment options under a range of structures backed by digital transactions and reporting.

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Accounting, Investments

Concerns over accountant certificate penalties

SMSF Association Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CPA Australia Institute of Public Accountants accountants' certificates wholesale investor test

A coalition of industry bodies has rejected a proposal for penalties on the negligent issuance of accountants’ certificates and reiterated its call for their removal altogether.

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Investments, SMSF

Integro unlocking private markets for SMSFs

Integro Private Wealth private markets SMSF Fund-of-funds Self-managed superannuation Tim Sullivan

A fund manager is providing SMSF members with additional avenues allowing them to access investment opportunities in global private markets.

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Investments, Legislation, Tax

Share volatility exposes Div 296 severity

Division 296 tax Total superannuation balance Equities SMSF Self-managed superannuation Unrealised capital gains

The Division 296 tax could lead to particularly unfair outcomes in situations where SMSFs hold certain equities that experience significant fluctuations.

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ESG, ETFs, Investments

Betashares releases ESG-focused bond ETF

Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF ETF Exchange-traded fund ESG

Betashares has launched a new ETF for investors aiming to incorporate ESG credentials into their portfolios while seeking stable returns.

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ETFs, Investments

Passive managers still on top

Actively managed funds Index funds SPIVA Australia Scorecard

The first half of the year proved challenging for actively managed funds, with the majority falling short of benchmark performance goals.

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Investments, Platforms

Ausiex launches global trading platform

Ausiex International Markets Trading platform Brett Grant

Ausiex has introduced a new solution designed specifically for financial advisers looking to provide their clients with direct access to international investment opportunities.

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ETFs, Investments

Betashares adds two ETFs

Betashares Alex Vyonkur ETF Exchange traded fund Nasdaq 100 GNDQ Global Defence ETF ARMR

Betashares has bolstered its ETF line-up with the launch of two new funds, one based off its Nasdaq focused offering and the other tapping into global defence spending.

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ETFs, Investments

ETF allocations predicted to climb

ETF Exchange-traded fund VanEck VanEck Australian Investor Survey 2024

The use of ETFs to access overseas investments will continue to climb, with larger numbers of SMSFs claiming they would occupy a larger place in their portfolio in the next year.

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