Super viewed as mortgage solution

A high number of people plan to use super to extinguish their mortgage as more people expect to retire still holding that debt.

CSLR levy on SMSFs unfair

The Institute of Public Accountants has criticised the government’s intention to impose a levy on SMSF trustees to fund the CSLR.

How to turn your annual SMSF investment strategy review into a genuine analytical exercise

Many SMSF trustees see the annual investment strategy review as a compliance obligation.

SMSF pension shortfall – when can trustees self-assess?

Few SMSF compliance issues create as much anxiety as discovering a minimum pension hasn’t been met.

Tokenisation to change SMSF landscape

The tokenisation with regard to the ownership structure of conventional assets will have a profound impact on SMSF holdings and compliance.

Check out the largest castles by country

Check out the largest fortresses by country. Only existing fortresses that stand today are considered.

Five steps towards a more confident retirement

Small steps today could make a big difference to how you feel about retirement.

New deeming thresholds could deliver small part age pension

Two significant deeming thresholds increased on 1 July 2026, the one at which the higher deeming rate of 3.25 per cent applies, and the income-free threshold at which income in excess of the threshold begins to reduce the maximum age pension amount.

Contribution splitting now more valuable

The introduction of Division 296 has highlighted the value of contribution splitting and increased the usefulness of account equalisation strategies for both lower and higher-balance members, SMSF Alliance principal David Busoli has stated.