Rise in SMSF inflows indicate more people are moving into the sector

Inflows to SMSFs have almost quadrupled over the past five years and experts warn this trend warrants monitoring as it may signal shifting member preferences toward greater control.

SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.

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Know the difference between death benefit pension and normal pension or pay the price

It’s vital to know what is and what is not a death benefit pension because the consequences of not paying the minimum pension payment on the wrong one could have dire consequences, a leading adviser said.

Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic.

In turbulent times, stick to your long-term wealth strategy

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AI use needed with proper safeguards

The SMSF Association has suggested practitioners servicing the sector must equip themselves with more than just technical knowledge in an era of rapid technological change to provide a robust advice proposition to clients.

Super versus trusts: What is the best option with Div 296?

Super used to be clearly the “best” option due to low tax rates but the increasing complexity of things like Division 296 tax, compliance risk, and death benefits tax is narrowing that advantage, a top specialist said.

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