Over $5m in super released for first home buyers scheme

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In the period from 1 July 2018 to 6 August 2018 taxpayers have made 1,449 requests to the ATO under the first home super saver scheme, FHSS. These are called... Read more continue reading

Vanguard expands ETF line-up offering low cost access to International Infrastructure and Global Small Companies

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Vanguard Australia has announced the upcoming launch of two new exchange traded funds (ETFs), offering investors exposure to International Small Companies and Global Listed Infrastructure, and further building out the... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super adds to responsible investment credentials with highest GRESB score to date

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Local Government Super (LGS) has further cemented its position as a leader in responsible investment, receiving a 5-star rating and an overall score of 85/100 from the Global Real Estate... Read more continue reading

State Street Global Advisors defines the formula for retirement happiness

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), has announced that it has defined a ‘formula for retirement happiness.’ In a new research paper,... Read more continue reading

Can an SMSF lease residential property to a related party?

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“No” is probably the first answer that comes to mind but it is actually “maybe”, if we are to believe the full Federal Court in the judgement it handed down... Read more continue reading

The many diversification benefits of global equities

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Most investors understand the basics of diversification, or at least understand the adage ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket.’ However, many investors don’t understand the diversification benefits that... Read more continue reading

Why following the winner might make you a loser

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One of the most common investment strategies is to back last year’s winner. All too often investors pile into the best performing asset class of the last year in the... Read more continue reading

How does an SMSF buy a property?

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There are a lot of considerations about buying property as an investment and the complexities increase when the purchaser is an SMSF. Importantly with an SMSF, there are a number... Read more continue reading

Don’t panic! What superannuation is teaching the post-GFC world

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Ten years since the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers, Australia’s superannuation funds have accumulated over $1 trillion in retirement savings, providing a windfall for members prepared to take... Read more continue reading

Excess transfer balance determinations now being issued by ATO

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The ATO determines whether a taxpayer has exceeded the transfer balance limit of $1.6m and if a taxpayer has exceeded the $1.6m limit, the ATO must issue an excess transfer... Read more continue reading