News

ETFs

ETF popularity continues to boom

ETF Investor research

Investors continue to flock to the ETF market, with core portfolio allocations increasing and no expectations of a slowdown in interest.

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Superannuation, Tax

Div 293 payment clarity needed

SMSF division 293 tax

SMSFs members looking to pay a division 293 tax from their fund need to be clear as to what part of their benefits will be impacted before making that election.

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Cryptocurrency, Technology

Stake to add cryptocurrency capability

cryptocurrency Stake

The ability to access cryptocurrencies is an additional service digital broking service Stake will be making available for its SMSF clients in 2022.

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Regulation

Govt names independent advice review head

Quality Advice review

The terms of reference for the Quality of Advice Review have been released, with the federal government also announcing Michelle Levy will head up the review.

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Contributions

Reimbursement window is narrow

SMSF reimbursement

SMSF expenses paid by a member will be treated as a contribution unless the member moves quickly to claim a reimbursement.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Superannuation balance cap position endorsed

superannuation balance cap

Labor’s commitment not to introduce a superannuation balance cap should it form government later this year has been applauded by the SMSF Association.

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AFCA

AFCA proposes lower cost funding model

AFCA funding model

AFCA has released a proposed user-pays funding model which it claims will move the cost burden onto those members who generate the most complaints.

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ETFs

Betashares launches digital health ETF

Betashares digital health ETF

Betashares will release its 12th thematic ETF with the latest offering focused on digital health and telemedicine.

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Cryptocurrency

State Street strengthens digital assets capability

State Street digital assets

State Street Digital and Copper.co have collaborated to provide clients a secure space to store and settle digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.

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Auditing, Regulation

New audit clients draw caution

SMSF audit clients

Entering into new client relationships as a result of the amended auditor independence standards needs a great degree of professional scrutiny.

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