Record SMSF growth driven by digital access
July 25, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Record SMSF growth driven by digital accessRecord SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist
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Rules apply to gifting in superannuation
July 22, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Rules apply to gifting in superannuationAustralia’s age pension gifting rules are again under scrutiny as advisers warn that retirees are increasingly making financial gifts that unintentionally trigger Centrelink deprivation assessments, said Janet Manzanero-Caruana, senior technical services manager for MLC.
investment and economic outlook 2026
July 20, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on investment and economic outlook 2026Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement
July 18, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirementSignificant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances in the lead-up to retirement.
Complications of maintaining two cost bases in Div 296
July 15, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Complications of maintaining two cost bases in Div 296According to BT technical consultant Matt Manning, the Division 296 cost base reset requires SMSFs to maintain two parallel cost bases indefinitely: one for ordinary capital gains tax and another solely for Division 296 earnings.
The SBSCH will close from 1 July 2026
July 12, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on The SBSCH will close from 1 July 2026The ATO is warning employers not to use the small business super clearing house (SBSCH) for any further contributions.
Adequate retirement savings misjudged
July 9, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Adequate retirement savings misjudgedAssociation of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) research has shown individuals across the country are overestimating how much super they will need in retirement.
Check out what Uses the Most Internet Traffic: Data from 1994 to 2026
June 28, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Check out what Uses the Most Internet Traffic: Data from 1994 to 2026The evolution of global internet traffic from 1994 to 2026, tracking which technologies, platforms, and digital behaviors consumed the largest share of bandwidth across different eras of the web.
What’s your risk profile?
June 25, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on What’s your risk profile?Understanding your risk profile is one of the most important steps you can take as an investor. It helps shape how your money is invested and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying the course when markets rise and fall.
Six strategic investment moves for mid-career women
June 20, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on Six strategic investment moves for mid-career womenAs women enter their mid-career years, many begin to earn more and have greater capacity to invest. Making the most of this window can play a crucial role in building long term financial security.
