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Investments, Markets

SMSFs follow trend to mining stocks

Advised SMSFs showed more diversity in their leading stock picks during March as many investors showed a preference for mining shares.

Advised SMSFs showed more diversity in their leading stock picks during March as many investors showed a preference for mining shares.

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Investments

Low cash rates costing thousands

SMSFs may be able to generate thousands more in interest rate returns from cash investments by looking for a new provide rather than remaining loyal to a low-rate provider.

SMSFs may be able to generate thousands more in interest rate returns from cash investments by looking for a new provider rather than remaining loyal to a low-rate provider.

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Compliance, Technology

Attacked funds had protection in place

Mary Delahunty, ASFA, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, ASIC, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, Financial Crime Protection Initiative, FCPI,

ASFA has reassured superannuants protections were in place to deal with cyberattacks on their funds and it will take further action to strengthen those measures against future threats.

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AAT, Compliance

Disqualifications not absolute

A recent AAT decision has shown a trustee disqualification can be challenged successfully if the right set of circumstances can be established.

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Death benefits, Trusts

Lapsed BDBN a matter of discretion

A trustee can consider the directions of a lapsed BDBN when paying benefits, but should no longer view it as obligatory and should use discretion instead.

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Pensions

Debt waiver adjustment needed

SMSF Association, Department of Social Security, Centrelink, legacy pensions, Treasury, regulations, 

The debt waiver to be applied to the commutation of legacy pensions should be extended to ensure they retain their asset test exempt status.

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Auditing, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

New stakeholder in ASF Audits

ASF Audits, Fortitude, Nick Miller, Chris Atkins, Casey McGrath, Fortitude Investment Partners, Adelaide,

A private equity firm has taken a large stake in ASF Audits as one of its longest serving staffers announces his departure.

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Fixed Income

SMSFs heading toward bonds

Bonds, fixed income, Jenna Hayes, Income Asset Management, Matthew Macreadie, 

The current interest rate climate has prompted a shift away from term deposits and into bonds among investors, including SMSF members.

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Pensions, Retirement

Super system reduces pension costs

ASFA, Super and the Australian Economy report, Association of Super Funds of Australia, Age pension, Mary Delahunty, Treasury, GDP, Super Guarantee,

The superannuation system has been a key driver in assisting government reduce the cost of the age pension while also boosting household savings.

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