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Financial Planning
SMSF commercial property owners and Div 296 ‘misconceptions’
There are three misconceptions among business owners with SMSF commercial property, a finance expert said
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.
View Division 296 as two-stage event
SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted.
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.
SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases
Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.
In turbulent times, stick to your long-term wealth strategy
Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times
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Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global ecomony.
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.
Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer
The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory