News

Economic conditions make crypto appealing

May 11, 2022

The high-risk and high-return potential of cryptocurrency could be the investment strategy SMSFs need during a rising inflation market.

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Financial Planning

Net adviser movement concerning

May 11, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

The financial advisory sector is continuing to see a talent shortage even though fewer practitioners exited the industry in the March quarter of 2022.

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Contributions, Regulation

Downsizer timeframe now changed

May 10, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

An impending legislative change means individuals do not have to forgo making downsizer contributions even if they are not made at age 60.

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Investments

Lack of detail not a free hand

May 10, 2022

Jason Spits

A lack of details in an SMSF trust deed does not imply trustees have a free hand when considering what makes an acceptable investment.

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ATO

SMSF messaging provider list updated

May 10, 2022

Tia Thomas

The register of SMSF messaging service providers that can facilitate transactions using SuperStream has been updated by the ATO.

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ETFs

BetaShares launches food ETF

May 10, 2022

Tia Thomas

Following the increased popularity of plant-based foods, BetaShares has announced its new thematic ETF set to launch at the end of May.

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ATO

No leniency for late returns

May 9, 2022

Jason Spits

The ATO is not considering a general extension for late lodgements for SMSF annual returns, but has encouraged people to contact it directly to seek assistance with any problems.

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NALI/NALE

NALE rule changes identified

May 9, 2022

Tia Thomas

Several potential changes to the non-arm’s-length expenditure rules can be identified based on the recommendations put forward by industry stakeholders.

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Appointments