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ETFs, Investments

Betashares to launch geared ETFs

Geared funds ETF Betashares

Betashares is launching a new range of ETFs offering a moderate level of internal gearing, with two funds set to be released later this month.

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Death benefits, Pensions, SMSF, Tax

Div 296 reversionary pension trap

Division 296 Tax SMSF Reversionary pension Non-reversionary pension Death benefit pension

Superannuants with reversionary pensions may be unwittingly captured by the proposed Division 296 tax a year earlier than necessary.

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ATO, Superannuation, Tax

Cashing out contribution not tax avoidance

Superannuation Personal contributions Tax deductions Tax avoidance Part IVA SuperCentral Michael Hallinan ATO Private ruling

Super fund members can cash out a contribution on which they have made a deduction, but should show evidence they are not doing so to sidestep tax.

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ASIC, Crypto Assets, Investments, Regulation

ASIC takes action over crypto mining scheme

SMSF Blockchain mining Cryptocurrency assets Digital assets SMSF ASIC NGS Companies

ASIC has commenced legal action against three blockchain mining companies that encouraged individuals to transfer their entitlements into SMSFs and convert them into cryptocurrency.

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ATO, Compliance, SMSF

ATO issues illegal access fact sheet

ATO SMSF Illegal early access Illegal early release Fact sheet

The ATO has issued a fact sheet to remind SMSF trustees not to use the services of people promoting access to superannuation before they are eligible to withdraw it.

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ETFs, Investments

Franklin Templeton releases flagship ETFs

Franklin Templeton ETF exchange-traded fund Global Growth Fund Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund

Franklin Templeton has released listed versions of two of its leading managed funds offering global growth and fixed income exposure to all investors.

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ETFs

Firms launch funds on investment platform

Rask InvestSmart ETF portfolio SMSF

Rask and InvestSmart have released three ETF portfolios onto their newly launched joint investment platform.

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Auditing, Trusts

Assert right to unit trust information

SMSF Unit trust investment Audit Beneficiary DBA Lawyers Bryce Figot

SMSFs invested in a unit trust have a right to information about the fund and should assert that right with its trustee who has an obligation to respond.

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Cryptocurrency, Documentation, Investments, SMSF

Failed crypto investments a liability risk

Cryptocurrency Digital assets Investment strategy Trust deed SIS Act SMSF Liability Sole purpose test

SMSF practitioners should check if client funds are correctly holding digital assets as they may become liable for losses if the fund doesn’t permit investments in the asset class.

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