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ASIC Warns SMSF Trustees at Risk in Volatile Markets
ASIC has provided an early warning for SMSF trustees at risk due to increased trading activity in derivative investments and…
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Extending Rent Relief to SMSF Related Parties
We know the ATO has sanctioned an SMSF negotiating rent relief with a related party tenant as a result of…
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Why Cryptocurrency is SMSF Kryptonite
As SMSF trustees start to chase higher returns in a low-interest rate economy, interest in investing in cryptocurrencies (such as…
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The Pitfalls of Property Valuations – Part 3
Unless an SMSF has invested in property through a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA), the fund is prohibited from borrowing…
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The Pitfalls of Property Valuations – Part 2
Property development in an SMSF encompasses many activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the…
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The Pitfalls of Property Valuations – Part 1
Property development is a popular investment choice for SMSFs because in many cases the returns are greater than investing in…
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How to Avoid an SMSF Trust Deed Disaster
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of an SMSF trust deed due to the lengthy, legal and technical nature in…