Compliance documents crucial for SMSFs

Failure to create, execute, perform and retain documents for an SMSF can leave a fund and its trustees unable to provide compliance evidence, warns a specialist legal expert.

Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

  The government has released further details about the design of its payday super policy including an updated super guarantee charge framework.   

Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

  The draft legislation aims to modernise the luxury car tax by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient vehicle and adjusting the indexation rate.

Taxing unrealised gains in superannuation under Division 296

  Australia’s superannuation system has seen a number of significant changes in recent years.  

Are you receiving Personal Services Income?

  Do you earn personal services income (PSI)?  

ASIC extends reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements

ASIC has extended the reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements on the same terms until October 2029.

Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season

Many Australian companies are still battling economic crosswinds and headwinds.  

Investment and economic outlook, September 2024

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook.

The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 – 2024

Check out the The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

Age pension fails to meet retirement needs

New research has found most Australians believe the age pension is insufficient to fund their retirements, with larger superannuation balances and access to professional financial advice linked to higher levels of financial well-being instead.