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Make the most of these super opportunities before June 30

 With only about four weeks left until the end of this financial year, now's a good time to check your superannuation options.

World GDP Ranking (1960~2025)

 The following animated chart covers the period from 1950 to 2017. It is fascinating to see how the world changes over time.

ATO flags changes to TBAR reporting

 New rules are in effect, which will see changes to how SMSFs manage transfer balance lodgement.

RBA rate rise spurs mixed response from SMSF lenders

 While the official interest rate increase has seen some SMSF lenders raise their interest rates, others are holding off for now.

How advice gets you closer to your goals

 A recent Vanguard survey found that investors believed financial advice provides substantial portfolio, financial and emotional value, and got them closer to achieving their financial goals.

ATO ramps up identity fraud detection for new SMSFs

 Around a quarter of the individuals being identified as high risk under the ATO’s new registrant program have compromised identities, said the ATO.

SMSF account openings shift from self-directed to advised clients

 The statistics have begun to change coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new findings from Australian Investment Exchange Limited (AUSIEX).

Weighing up value and growth

 What's the difference between value and growth investing, and how can you incorporate these investment factors into your portfolio?

ATO ruling may offer solution to NALE issues

 Amendments being made to contribution ruling TR 2010/1 may provide a fix to some of the significant issues with the non-arm’s length expenditure rules, said the SMSF Association.

Investors are becoming more ethically conscious

 Investors worldwide are becoming more actively engaged with where their money is being invested, with flows into ESG products continuing to build momentum.