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A review of the last two decades in investing

Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs and Editor of Smart Investing, is retiring after almost 20 years with Vanguard. Here he reflects on the investment landscape over the last two decades.
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Auditor flags surprising traps with e-signatures and SMSFs

A specialist auditor has explained some of the grey areas and confusing aspects of electronic signatures and SMSF documents.
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Transitioning into retirement: What you should know

Deciding on your retirement funding options in retirement comes down to what makes the most sense for you.Deciding on your retirement funding options in retirement comes down to what makes the most sense for you.
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ATO plans publicity campaign for final Work From Home guidance

  More demanding record-keeping requirements in the November draft have been in place since 1 January.  
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An ongoing debate every employer needs to be on top of.

How to work it out: employee or contractor To check if your worker is an employee or contractor, you need to review the whole working arrangement.  Read on ....  
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Auditor flags knowledge gaps with loans and financial assistance amongst SMSFs.

  Loans to members and financial assistance continues to be the most commonly reported type of contravention based on ATO statistics.  
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Countries with the highest GDP per capita between 1800-2040

check out 240 years of countries with the highest GDPs per capita
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SMSFs cautioned on ‘strict conditions’ with SMSF lending

Where SMSFs are planning to lend money there are some important conditions to be aware of including who the money is lent to and the reason for the loan.
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Downsizer age reduction now in force

With the eligibility age for downsizer contributions now age 55, the SMSF Association has highlighted some important considerations for younger clients looking to use the measure.
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ATO raises alarm on asset protection scheme for SMSFs

The ATO is concerned about SMSFs entering into certain asset protection arrangements that involve a ‘Vestey Trust’.
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2022 by the numbers

How did share markets around the world performed last year? And what investment lessons can we learn from 2022? Read on to find out.
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Draft legislation released for franking credit changes

The government has released draft legislation on its measure to alter the tax treatment of off-market share buybacks.
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