News

ETFs

Perpetual releases global shares active ETF

Perpetual global shares ETF

Perpetual Asset Management Australia has launched a long-term growth focused active ETF drawing on specialist inhouse expertise.

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Accounting

Crypto not significant yet

SMSF cryptocurrencies

SMSF portfolio allocations to cryptocurrencies are still relatively low, but the ATO is expecting these to increase in the coming years.

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Contributions

Members must track contributions

SMSF members contributions

Changes to contribution rules have put a greater onus on SMSF members to track their contributions as responsibility for this task does not rest with advisers or accountants.

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Investments, Technology

Lifespan introduces digital investment facility

Lifespan OpenInvest digital investing

Consumers who cannot afford financial advice have been provided with a digital investing platform to assist with their wealth-accumulation needs.

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Retirement

Price hikes push up retiree cost of living

cost of living retirees

The cost of living for retirees has continued to increase off the back of higher prices, but has been in part offset by an age pension boost.

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NALI/NALE

Joint voices pick up NALE debate

NALE debate treasury

Discussions regarding the enforcement of the NALE rules from 1 July 2022 onwards are continuing, with 13 industry bodies presenting a united voice.

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Death benefits

BDBN checking trigger exists

death benefit nomination status

The provision of an additional piece of information to SMSF members could show the status of a death benefit nomination and act as a trigger for a review.

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Appointments

Associations welcome new ministers

associations government ministers

Industry associations have endorsed the new Labor government’s ministerial appointments to the Treasury and financial services portfolios.

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Contributions, Tax

Contributions a main EOFY concern

superannuation contributions financial year

Financial advisers are seeking information about making personal and downsizer contributions at the end of the financial year, according to BT.

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Residential Property, Superannuation

Super, housing key to retirement security

superannuation home ownership security

Superannuation is the leading source of retirement income for many retirees, who also consider housing as central to financial security.

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