ATO warns SMSF trustees to be aware of increase in scams

The ATO has issued a warning to SMSF trustees to be aware of scammers leading up to EOFY.

A super contributions deadline you won’t want to miss

If you plan to get more into your super this financial year, act very quickly.

Leasing property owned by an SMSF

The rules for a super fund investing in property are complex because of the restrictions placed on some types of property that may be acquired (purchased or transferred in specie) from related parties.

Beware of tax implications for failing to meet minimum pension requirements: consultant

Failing to meet the minimum pension requirements impacts a number of tax components, an industry consultant has warned.

Investment and economic outlook, May 2025

Tariff reprieves, trade deals brighten the economic horizon

New SMSF trustees propel uptake of financial advice

The $1 trillion superannuation sector still has significant advice gaps  

ASIC to increase audit surveillance in 2025–26

The corporate regulator has said it will review an increased number of audit files in the upcoming financial year.

Comparison of various Animal Weight

Check out the lightest to heaviest animals in the world

Start-ups to suffer under Div 296

The head of a prominent funds management house has predicted the proposed Division 296 tax will significantly diminish the supply of critical capital required for start-up companies as many of these enterprises rely on SMSFs for funding.

ATO issues guidance on SMSF trustee appointment and compliance

The ATO has issued guidance on what SMSF members need to understand about compliance regarding responsibilities when appointing trustees or directors of a corporate trustee.