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Planning financially for a career break
A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here's how to plan ahead for super breaks.
Trustee decisions are at their own discretion: expert
A trustee doesn’t need to show reasons why they made a decision, they will only need to show they followed a proper decision-making process, says a specialist legal adviser.
Could your SMSF do with more diversification?
Australian Tax Office Office data shows a high percentage of SMSFs are lacking portfolio diversification.
Illegal access nets $637 million
The ATO has found $637 million of superannuation savings has left the system due to illegal early access carried out through SMSFs.
Investment and economic outlook, February 2024
Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
Latest stats back up research into SMSF longevity and returns: educator
There was a dramatic decrease in the number of SMSF wind-ups from 2018 to 2023, indicating that the SMSF sector is outperforming APRA funds in both returns and customer satisfaction, says a leading educator.
Why crypto treads an uncertain path through tax minefield
The taxation of digital assets used for lending and borrowing would benefit from clear-sighted guidelines.
Investment and economic outlook, January 2024
Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
Quarterly reporting regime means communication now paramount: expert
Communication between SMSF trustees, accountants and advisers is more crucial than ever with the quarterly reporting rules coming into force, says a leading specialist.