News

ETFs

90 pct ETF growth from new inflows

The Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has reached a record high of $38.4 billion in funds under management (FUM), growing by $534 million last month, according to BetaShares.

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Regulation

SMSFs struggle to keep pace with regulation

SMSF members believe keeping track of changes in super rules and regulations is the hardest aspect of running an SMSF, according to research.

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ATO

Optimising end of financial year contributions

The end of financial year can be a frantic time for SMSF trustees as they scramble to get in last minute deductions and ensure the paperwork for their fund is in order.

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Business News

Class enhances partnership integration

Class has announced a partnership enhancement program where partners can build applications that support direct access for investors and planners.

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Business News

Fixed interest exposure increases

SMSF portfolio allocations to the fixed interest sector have grown via managed funds in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent industry report.

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ATO

Warning issued on tax deduction timing

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Advisers need to be mindful of when they claim tax deductions on expenses incurred by SMSFs in light of total super balance (TSB) restrictions imposed by the 2016 budget super reforms.

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ATO

Window for CGT relief choice still open

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It is not too late for SMSF trustees who have already lodged their 2017 tax returns to make a choice or an election in relation to capital gains tax (CGT) relief, but only in particular circumstances, according to DBA Lawyers.

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Regulation

ATO to handle early super release

The federal government has announced the early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds will be transferred to the ATO from 1 July.

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Auditing

SISFA establishes new auditor membership

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has responded to the federal budget proposal for three-year SMSF audits by creating an entirely new class of membership to represent the interests of specialist SMSF auditors.

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Business News

PPM expands equities portfolio access

Sydney-based boutique investment firm Private Portfolio Managers (PPM) has announced its separately managed account model Australian equities and global equities portfolios are now available on multiple platforms.

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