It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

With the objective of superannuation now firmly in place and a new draft of the Division 296 legislation out for consultation, it may seem there is little left to anticipate in the SMSF sector in 2026. . However, Tim Miller, head of education and technical for Smarter...
2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

AI’s rapid evolution has increased its potential to become a transformative economic force, with promising implications for productivity across industries. . Adoption is accelerating, and while today’s leaders dominate headlines, tomorrow’s winners may look very...
What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

Looking back on 2025, there were several major changes that helped to re-shape the sector . Peter Burgess, CEO, SMSF Association   Again, the decision not to proceed with the taxation of unrealised capital gains brought welcomed relief. It meant advisers could have...
Care needed with ceased legacy pensions

Care needed with ceased legacy pensions

SMSF members with legacy pensions should be aware a commuted income stream may affect their Centrelink entitlements, but also the government has employed staff who can calculate the impact, a technical specialist has said. . Heffron SMSF technical and education...
AI exuberance: Economic upside, stock market downside

AI exuberance: Economic upside, stock market downside

The key findings of Vanguard’s economic and market outlook to be released in December . Financial markets are exuberant—and there are some good reasons for that. Despite megatrend headwinds in 2025 like demographic slowdowns and rising tariffs, economies held firm....
Birth date impacts bring-forward NCCs

Birth date impacts bring-forward NCCs

The provisions allowing SMSF members to trigger the NCC bring-forward rules in a subsequent financial year are birth-date sensitive. . A senior technical executive has alerted practitioners to an anomaly in the non-concessional contributions (NCC) rules with regard to...
12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

Some investing steps to get you through the holiday season, the new year, and for the future.     The end of the year is a good time to pause and check in. Between the festive rush and the year ahead, simple actions can help you stay in better control and be more...
Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Stalling disinflation keeps monetary policy on hold “A stronger-than-expected third-quarter inflation print diminishes the likelihood that inflation will serve as a catalyst...