investment and economic outlook, August 2025

investment and economic outlook, August 2025

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Progress on disinflation paves the way for further easing “The Reserve Bank of Australia is cautiously dovish amid progress on disinflation and diminished uncertainty.” —Grant...
ATO warns that SAR lodgments are on its radar

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. . Emma Rosenzweig says there is a growing number of SMSFs falling behind in their lodgment obligations, which she emphasised was one of the most important compliance...
New report highlights confusion over BDBNs

New report highlights confusion over BDBNs

Less than a quarter of Australians have made valid binding death benefit nominations, new research has shown. . Research from Super Consumers Australia reveals that more than one in three Australians with super (36 per cent) say they haven’t informed their super fund...
How ‘investment procrastination’ could be hurting your wealth

How ‘investment procrastination’ could be hurting your wealth

Putting off investing could cost you more than you think. . Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of making mistakes or believe they need a large sum to begin. This ‘investment procrastination’ — which can be a result of...
How financial advice can reduce stress and save time

How financial advice can reduce stress and save time

Research explores the benefits investors can derive from financial advice . The financial advice industry has traditionally focused on the money management benefits it offers to investors, such as portfolio construction and monitoring. However, this emphasis can...
Avoid LRBA structure short cuts

Avoid LRBA structure short cuts

SMSF trustees using limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) should avoid trying to cut corners in setting up a trust for the loan, with an SMSF structure expert stating they should set up a dedicated bare trust for each gearing measure. . Acis SMSF services...
How personal data could boost your retirement income by up to 50%

How personal data could boost your retirement income by up to 50%

Tailoring your retirement strategy based on your personal data could be invaluable . How much is your personal and household data potentially worth? According to a new Vanguard study, tailoring your retirement strategy based on your personal and household financial...
Challenges with TBC increase for those in pension phase

Challenges with TBC increase for those in pension phase

The increase in the transfer balance cap from $1.9 million to $2 million is not as simple as it seems, particularly for members already in pension phase, a leading adviser has said. . David Busoli, principal of SMSF Alliance, said on the latest SMSF Adviser podcast...
Investment and economic outlook, July 2025

Investment and economic outlook, July 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook   . Australia Uncertainty, weak growth warrant a dovish central bank “The Reserve Bank of Australia is cautiously dovish amid slow disinflation progress and downside risks related to...