Asset-test exempt income streams will only lose their status if and when they are commuted, said a specialist legal counsel.

Trustees face not only traditional compliance hurdles but also the challenge of adapting to new technologies and market ...

The central bank has announced the official cash rate decision for its November monetary policy meeting. The Reserve Bank of ...

Investment scams remained the leading source of financial loss, nearing $196 million, a 2.5 per cent increase from 2024, according to a report from a global accounting firm.

The revised version of the Division 296 tax remains deeply flawed and still risks undermining the retirement system, a ...

The ATO is reminding SMSF trustees they can only accept allowable contributions. The regulator said for a contribution to be ...

Valuations in relation to NALI are still an area of concern in the updated legislation, the head of the SMSFA has said.

It’s imperative that trustees make all data available to financial planners and SMSF administrators, an industry stalwart has warned.

A parent is not automatically deemed a death benefit dependant of an adult child despite long-term residency conditions being met, according to a recent private binding ruling.

There is a “clear vulnerability” in legacy planning, especially among high-net-worth individuals, according to a new report ...

ASIC’s guidance on digital asset innovation and consumer protection signals a pivotal step toward a more mature and accountable digital asset ecosystem, a leading industry figure has said.