More women take up SMSF as others look for advice

A new report from AUSIEX shows that in 2022, new SMSF trading accounts were relying more on advice, were increasingly female and favoured a distinct mix of asset classes, securities and sectors.

How Long Could You Survive Drinking Only ………

Here's how long you'd live consuming only this liquid, and nothing else.

Devil in the detail on super changes

Proposed changes to superannuation have the potential to reshape the retirement landscape. The objective of super remains the missing ingredient in the mix.  

Protect your business from cyber threats.

Computer hacking has been around for as long as there have been computers.  Once it used to be computer geeks showing the world how smart they were.  Now it's become very serious with almost any person, company or Government at risk from these criminal activities.

Bank closures, market volatility call for perspective

Amid sudden bank closures, we explain our risk management approach and remind investors to focus on what they can control.

More SMSF members accessing funds without meeting conditions: ATO

The ATO said it is seeing a rise in behaviours which indicate SMSF members may be accessing their funds before meeting the conditions of release.

Inflation edges lower while GDP grows but slows

  The latest figures from the ABS reveal economic growth last year and show inflation coming off its peak.  

One in seven SMSF directors yet to apply for ID

  Around 100,000 SMSF directors still need to apply for their director ID despite the deadline passing two months ago.  Extensions are available for legitimate reasons.  

Australian equities retain grip on SMSF assets

  The largest portion of the SMSF investment pool is held in domestic shares, according to a recent survey.