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11 September 2019

How’s Australia doing statistically?

One great source of data about Australia. Become better acquainted with the country we love. An up-to-date snapshot of Australia's vital statistics.
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9 September 2019

LRBA changes mostly affect Melbourne, Sydney retirees

Incoming changes to LRBA provisions are likely to affect the majority of SMSF trustees in Melbourne and Sydney who are approaching retirement and have recently purchased a property within their fund, according to a major financial institution.
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5 September 2019

Lessons from the 2019 Index Chart

Between smartphones, websites and watches that alert you even when you have ignored the phone, it is hard, if not impossible, to tune out the noise of the world.
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The biggest global corporations since 1998

So who are are they and how how have they changed in the past two decades? This animation really is fascinating.
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‘Retrospective’ LRBA measures tipped to cause headaches

With the government reintroducing its total super balance measure for SMSF loans, technical experts have warned that the retrospective nature of the change could pose issues for SMSF clients purchasing property this year.
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Downsizer Super Contribution

Australians who are 65 years old or older may make a downsizer contribution into their superannuation of up to $300,000 from the proceeds of seeling their home.
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Keep track of how Australia is really ticking over.

The data below covers almost every aspect of life in our great country.
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Insights from the 2019 Vanguard / Investment Trends SMSF survey

The annual Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF Report collates responses from almost 5,000 SMSF trustees and close to 300 financial planners who advise SMSFs, providing a clear snapshot of the priorities and issues facing SMSF trustees today.
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What falling interest rates mean for investors

The Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate is at a record low of 1 per cent, with further cuts predicted as the central bank strives to offset perceived economic weakness.
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What falling interest rates mean for investors

The Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate is at a record low of 1 per cent, with further cuts predicted as the central bank strives to offset perceived economic weakness.
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ATO releases ‘welcome guidance’ on death benefit income streams

The ATO has provided guidance on what action SMSF trustees should take where they have failed to meet the minimum pension payment requirements for a death benefit income stream.
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Super growth reducing age pension drawdown

Less than half of new retirees accessed the age pension last year and of those who did, only one-quarter drew a full pension, according to new research from annuity provider Challenger, which claims superannuation is working on a mass scale.
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