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SMSFs diversifying across property

Fractional property fintech BrickX has revealed SMSFs are using its platform to expand their existing property portfolios by using a geographically diversified approach, which in turn spreads their risk across different properties.

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Compliance

Super rules drive renewed care on divorce

Greater attention to detail must be applied when dealing with SMSF clients undertaking a divorce as the incoming super changes starting on 1 July will provide both positive and negative opportunities.

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Business News

SMSFs maintain infrastructure interest

AMP Capital continues to experience strong interest in its infrastructure offerings from SMSF investors.

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Investments

Investing for income with global ETFs

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, a growing number of Australians have sought to shield themselves from market volatility and seek yield-orientated investments.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning more important than ever

The treatment of death benefits under the new superannuation laws is putting greater emphasis on proper estate planning procedures, according to a specialist law firm.

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Strategy

Single strategy should not be assumed

A recurring misunderstanding in the industry is that only one investment strategy is required for a husband-and-wife SMSF, according to a technical expert.

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Accounting

New active funds align with trustee control

Vanguard Australia’s recently launched low-cost active funds in the local market are expected to resonate well with SMSF trustees’ need for greater control over their investments.

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Superannuation

A little trust can pay big dividend in super

The Australian superannuation system has many fine qualities, but if you were asked to rate it on the basis of trust – on a score of 1 to 10 – what would you give it?

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Accounting

Investment tool includes latest super changes

Online investment modelling platform provider Optimo Financial has enhanced its mathematical strategic investment modelling tool, Pathfinder, to incorporate the new superannuation legislation passed by Parliament in November last year.

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ETFs

SMSFs targeting specific exposures

Despite the Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector’s slow start to the year, SMSF investors are on the hunt for unique exposures within traditional asset classes and are also showing a preference for rules-based ETFs, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).

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