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Pensions

Legacy pension amnesty process clarified

Legacy pensions that are not commuted will now retain their asset test exempt status under new rules released by the government.

Legacy pensions that are not commuted will now retain their asset test exempt status under new rules released by the government.

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financial advice, Financial Planning

Advised Australians increasingly confident

Australians receiving financial advice are increasingly more confident about their financial future than those who are not advised.

Australians receiving financial advice are increasingly more confident about their financial future than those who are not advised.

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ETFs, Investments

Second Global X growth focused ETF

Global X has added a second Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF to its product suite focusing on quality Australian companies.

Global X has added a second Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF to its product suite focusing on quality Australian companies.

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Property

Can SMSF trustees value property?

The proper valuations of SMSF held properties continues to raise questions among trustees as they remain unclear as to what they can actually do.

The proper valuations of SMSF held properties continues to raise questions among trustees as they remain unclear as to what they can actually do.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, SMSF

SMSF structure stymies compensation

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has called for changes to payments that could be delayed due to SMSF trust structures.

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has called for changes to payments that could be delayed due to SMSF trust structures.

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Death benefits

Court can give death benefit guidance

SMSF trustees who are unsure as to their death benefit payment responsibilites can approach the court to guide them through the process.

SMSF trustees who are unsure as to their death benefit payment responsibilites can approach the court to guide them through the process.

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ASIC, Education, financial advice, Financial Planning

Education disclosure still lagging

Around one fifth of advisers have yet to disclose whether they have met education standards which will allow them to practice next year.

Around one fifth of advisers have yet to disclose whether they have met education standards that will allow them to practice next year.

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ETFs, Investments

Betashares adds to geared ETF suite

ETF provider Betashares has added a fourth fund to its geared Wealth Builder range, which will offer broad exposure to global shares.

ETF provider Betashares has added a fourth fund to its geared Wealth Builder range, which will offer broad exposure to global shares.

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Crypto Assets, Digital assets

Cryptocurrency remains an SMSF niche

Interest in crypto investments may be increasing, but the number of SMSF funds investing in the asset class remains small.

Interest in crypto investments may be increasing, but the number of SMSF funds investing in the asset class remains small.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Div 296 driving super engagement

Concerns around the proposed Division 296 tax are driving more people to consider SMSFs and the future of their retirement savings.

Concerns around the proposed Division 296 tax are driving more people to consider SMSFs and the future of their retirement savings.

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