Beware of terminal illness payout time frame

Beware of terminal illness payout time frame

If an SMSF member is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is best not to close out the fund before the insurance has been paid, says a specialist. . Jason Hurst, a technical superannuation specialist and commentator for the Knowledge Shop, said in a recent webinar...
Super sector in ASIC’s sights

Super sector in ASIC’s sights

The superannuation sector’s handling of retirement outcomes will be an area of focus for ASIC which has also committed to review SMSF establishment advice. . The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will make the delivery of retirement-focused...
Capital losses can help reduce NALI

Capital losses can help reduce NALI

Capital losses can be used to reduce or eliminate NALI tax exposures in relation to a tainted capital gain, says a legal expert. . William Fettes, senior associate at DBA Lawyers, noted in a recent webinar that the issue of non-arm’s length gains being assessable only...
How investing regularly can propel your returns

How investing regularly can propel your returns

Even investing small amounts on a regular basis will compound returns over time.  . Among many other things, the theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein had a strong grasp of mathematics, particularly around the power of compounding interest...
Investment and economic outlook, August 2024

Investment and economic outlook, August 2024

Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns. . This month, we take a closer look at interest rates and the changed anatomy of bond returns. They’re simple enough dynamics: Interest rates rise, bond prices fall; interest rates fall,...
What the Reserve Bank’s rates stance means for property borrowers

What the Reserve Bank’s rates stance means for property borrowers

The funding gap between variable and fixed rate loans is continuing to widen. . Reserve Bank of Australia governor, Michelle Bullock, was abundantly clear last week when she told attendees at a media briefing they should not expect any cuts to interest rates within...
Our investment and economic outlook, July 2024

Our investment and economic outlook, July 2024

Our region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns. . A labour market indicator that has reliably signaled the start of recession could appear in coming months. The Sahm rule (named after the former Federal Reserve economist who...
Striking a balance in the new financial year

Striking a balance in the new financial year

By doing a few calculations you can easily see if your portfolio is still on track. . If you’re someone who likes a good balance in your investing life, now may be a good time to do some calculations. It’s not something you must do, but doing so may give you some...