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?

Largest cities in the world 1500 to 2100

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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.

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.

Vaccination rates (Dose)

61.4% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 10.2 billion doses have been administered globally, and 18.22 million are now administered each day. Only 10% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose.

Mistakes to avoid when markets are turbulent

Decisions made in response to short-term events will invariably have negative long-term consequences, so avoid these three common mistakes if you can

SMSFs still experiencing delays with SuperStream

The latest version of the SuperStream standards has made the SMSF rollover process slower and more complicated, according to around half of SMSF professionals in an industry poll.

APRA proposes updates to super data transparency

The prudential regulator is planning to publish data on all super products and investment options for the first time.

Fresh research challenges guidance on SMSF minimum balances

New research shows that ASIC’s emphasis on minimum SMSF balances of $500,000 is “excessively conservative”, with the evidence suggesting that $200,000 may be a more appropriate threshold.