Investment and economic outlook, September 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook  

New NALE guidance still has issues

The ATO has released its updated Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2021/2 regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) laws with the SMSF Association giving it a mixed welcome noting it still lacks specific guidance in places.

Airplane Fuel Consumption Per Minute

Check out the fuel consumption per minute of different airplanes — from small propeller planes to giant airliners and powerful fighter jets.

Evolution of ‘ageless workers’ sees retirement age rise

Australians are retiring later due to cost-of-living pressures and the evolution of white-collar employment, according to research from KPMG.

Common sense the best defence against fraudsters: forensic auditor

Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said.

How $1,000 plus regular contributions turned into $823,000 through compounding

A simple ongoing investment strategy can deliver substantial returns over time

The biggest earthquakes in history : (1905–2025)

Check out this powerful visual journey through the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. From massive Chilean earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire to the more recent Russia earthquake in Kamchatka, this timelapse shows how Earth's fury has shaped our world.

New report highlights confusion over BDBNs

Less than a quarter of Australians have made valid binding death benefit nominations, new research has shown.

ATO warns that SAR lodgments are on its radar

Outstanding SMSF annual returns will be a primary focus of the ATO, the deputy commissioner has said.

investment and economic outlook, August 2025

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook