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Fixed Income

SMSFs recognising global bonds’ importance

SMSF trustees are showing greater understanding of and interest in the global bonds space, particularly for direct investment, according to fixed income specialist FIIG Securities.

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Business News

Optimo adds SMSF modelling

Optimo Financial has launched the latest version of its paraplanning software, Pathfinder, which includes a beta release of SMSF modelling capabilities.

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ETFs

Chi-X to launch bespoke indices, ETFs

A red paper boat navigates through a group of grey ones.

Securities and derivatives exchange Chi-X Australia will broaden its product range with exchange-traded funds (ETF) and “smart” warrant products based off new tailored indices as it looks to bring competitive innovation to the industry.

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Auditing

ASIC disqualifies two SMSF auditors

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified Robert Newham of the Australian Capital Territory from being an approved SMSF auditor for breaching independence requirements and professional development obligations.

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ETFs

BetaShares unveils lowest-cost ETF

BetaShares has announced the launch of what it said is the world’s lowest-cost Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a 0.07 per cent a year management fee.

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Business News

ASIC accepts ANZ EU

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) following an investigation into fees-for-no-service conduct by the bank.

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Business News

Citi to build on SMSF advocacy

Chalk up arrow on a chalkboard

Citi Australia is increasing its activities in the SMSF market using an ‘education and validation’ approach as it expects increasing growth in its client base going forward.

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Regulation

Contribution limits to fall again under Labor

The Labor Party has stated it will definitely change the superannuation contributions rules, such as reducing the super contributions caps, if it wins the next federal election.

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Investments

Antipodes unveils active ETF, new MD

Investment boutique Antipodes Partners has launched new investment vehicles for its existing global equity strategies for SMSF trustees and other retail investors.

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Compliance

Stringent sole purpose test for SMSF reserves

A lawyer has warned SMSFs using reserves that do not adhere to the sole purpose test to the letter may fall foul of the rules and fail the test as indicated by a recent court case.

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