Throughout its rather short life, only a decade, the bitcoin has been subject to a range of public perceptions; running the gamut from ‘an obscure experiment for computer nerds’ to ‘explosive speculative commodity’.

Advisers and accountants should examine whether their SMSF clients are suitable for investment vehicles outside of the retirement savings system in light of the superannuation reforms, according to the director of a major accounting firm.

Australian provider of Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-traded corporate bonds XTB has launched a new fixed income portfolio of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-approved in response to growing demand from SMSFs for ethical investments.