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Editorial

The context of ‘financial repression’ requires investors in all asset classes to make appropriate strategic adjustments, according to Fidelity's Nick Armet....

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Superannuation

Some SMSF compliance rules are discriminatory, lack logic and are unnecessary, according to Chan & Naylor's Ken Raiss....

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Superannuation

Almost 500 people were convicted for tax fraud and superannuation criminal offences in the September quarter, resulting in $1.56 million in fines and penalties....

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Superannuation

AMP’s Philip LaGreca explores the key considerations for SMSF trustees investing in overseas property....

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Financial planning

There are a few lessons to be learnt from high-profile family disputes, including that of Gina Rinehart, according to lawyer Bernie O’Sullivan....

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Editorial

Financial advisers must be conscious of making their advice easy for clients to understand and knowing the difference between wants and needs, writes Mark Knight....

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Superannuation

Super Concepts' Nicholas Ali provides a breakdown of what is allowed and what's not with regards to buying property in an SMSF....

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Superannuation

A number of risks are looming large on the radars of SMSF advisers, according to the principal of consultant actuarial firm Rice Warner, Michael Rice....

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Superannuation

The Federal Government has received a further call to stop tinkering with the superannuation policy settings - this time via research conducted by Rice Warner on behalf o...

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Financial planning

Research suggests fewer Australians use financial planners, but remaining clients are happier....

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Superannuation

Government moves to significantly increase penalties relating to the illegal early release of superannuation....

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Superannuation

Federal Opposition seeks declaration from Treasurer on future superannuation taxes....

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People & Products

The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has appointed Brett Kenny to the board....

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Superannuation

Accountants welcome Inspector-General of Taxation review of ECT but suggest it should be back on broader policy agenda....

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Superannuation

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed legislation that supports fund mergers through an exemption on capital gains tax (CGT)....

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