SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations. . Matthew Burgess, director of View Legal, said the role of trusteeship of any entity is one the courts have regularly highlighted as requiring conduct of...

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

Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times . Investors are being urged to resist making impulsive decisions about their shares and other assets as the conflict in the Middle East plays out. Market fluctuations in the wake of the war in...
Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026

Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026

Check out which car brands are the most likely to stay on the road and not cost you a fortune to fix. . . . . . . . . . . . ....
AI use needed with proper safeguards

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. . “In an era of rapid technological change,...
Super versus trusts: What is the best option with Div 296?

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. . Katie Timms, partner with RSM, said the choice...
Thinking of establishing an SMSF? Don’t skip reading the rules

Thinking of establishing an SMSF? Don’t skip reading the rules

As the establishment of new SMSFs continues to rise, the ATO is reminding potential trustees to ensure they are aware of the different requirements depending on whether their fund has individual trustees or a corporate trustee. . The regulator said if a trustee...
Are downsizer contributions losing steam?

Are downsizer contributions losing steam?

Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25 . Introduced in 2018, the home downsizer scheme allows eligible Australians aged 55 and older to contribute up to $300,000 from the sale of their home into superannuation, outside of normal annual...
Investment and economic outlook, February 2026

Investment and economic outlook, February 2026

latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia A rate hike after a short easing cycle “With the economy operating near full capacity and inflation proving persistent, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lean more...