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Superannuation

Why SMSFs should plan for the unexpected

Understandably, trustees of new SMSFs are typically full of enthusiasm about what can be achieved. It’s largely why many follow the self-managed route in the first place.

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Business News

Spring FG acquisition to bolster SMSF offer

Listed wealth management firm Spring Financial Group (Spring FG) today announced the acquisition of specialist superannuation and retirement business Financial Choice, saying the purchase will help strengthen its SMSF capabilities and services.

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Regulation

Cap indexation contains anomaly

The indexation rules being applied to the concessional contributions caps from 1 July under the new superannuation legislation may end up causing confusion for high-income earners in the years to come.

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Superannuation

Super not government revenue panacea

The head of a global asset management firm has refuted the federal government’s belief superannuation is a great source of revenue and questioned its use of this notion as the justification for the constant changes being made to the retirement savings system.

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Business News

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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