Draft SMSF Ruling – limited recourse borrowing arrangements

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The ATO has recently issued draft SMSF Ruling SMSFR 2011/D1 – Self Managed Superannuation Funds: limited recourse borrowing arrangements – application of key concepts. This draft ruling explains important concepts... Read more continue reading

The reign in Spain…

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The latest political upheaval within the eurozone occurred in Spain over the weekend. Swept in by an historic margin, the new centre-right government, formed by the People’s Party, faces monumental... Read more continue reading

478 Prosecutions: do the crime, face the consequences says ATO

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Acting Tax Commissioner Jennie Granger today reminded the community that the ATO is continuing its focus on those who do the wrong thing. “Those who are caught face extremely serious... Read more continue reading

The threat from Europe – how big?

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Analysing Europe is becoming a drag. But its also unavoidable. This note looks at the threat to global and Australian growth over the year ahead flowing from the worsening crisis... Read more continue reading

Is Japan a good investment prospect?

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It was all over the headlines, but has since disappeared –  what’s happening to Japan’s economy now? Since the March earthquake, the Japanese economy has plotted a v-shaped recovery as... Read more continue reading

European debt crisis 101

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The on-going saga that is the European debt crisis has sent investors heads spinning. With all the focus on debts and deficits, many investors rightly want to know what that... Read more continue reading

MoneySmart says check your insurance cover

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ASIC’s consumer website, MoneySmart, is encouraging people to check they have appropriate insurance cover. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a high risk of tropical cyclones this summer . The long-term... Read more continue reading

Is the Eurozone crisis entering its final phase?

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A lot of issues are now coming to the boil in the eurozone. It’s now evident that the problems in the periphery are increasingly beginning to impact the core. The... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Australia’s first oil ETF

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BetaShares has announced the launch of the first oil exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange – expanding the investment options available to Australian retail and institutional investors. The... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Another week dominated by Europe. The good news is that new governments led by technocrats in Italy and Greece are settling in. However, passing austerity measures and economic reforms in... Read more continue reading