Community
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.
New SMSF trustees propel uptake of financial advice
The $1 trillion superannuation sector still has significant advice gaps
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.
Comparison of various Animal Weight
Check out the lightest to heaviest animals in the world
Your 30 June superannuation checklist
With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, time is running out if you’re planning to boost your superannuation balance before 30 June.
Legal case has succession planning lessons for SMSF members, advisers: legal expert
The recent Federal Court case, Lynn v Australian Financial Complaints Authority [2025] FCA 175, has highlighted the importance of clear succession and estate planning to ensure a deceased member’s super death benefits are paid as intended, a legal specialist has said.
Financial abuse move now a certainty
Bipartisan support now exists to prevent perpetrators of financial abuse and domestic violence from accessing the victim’s superannuation benefits upon their death after the Coalition pledged to take this action should it win power at the federal election in May.
Freshwater Resources by Country 2025
Check out the largest freshwater resources by Country in the World
$95bn loss predicted to Australian economy if Div 296 passes: analysis
Analysis from one of the country’s biggest asset management firms has revealed a “deadweight loss” of $94.5 billion to the nation’s economy if the Division 296 tax gets over the line.