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• Investment and economic outlook, September 2024
  The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook.
• Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season
  Many Australian companies are still battling economic crosswinds and headwinds.  
• ATO stats show continued growth in SMSF sector
  The ATO’s June quarterly statistical data on the SMSF sector has been released and has revealed continued growth.
• What are the government’s intentions with negative gearing?
  Both the Treasurer and the Prime Minister have confirmed that Treasury is exploring changes to the contentious policy.
• A new day for Federal Reserve policy
  What the Federal Reserve's policy shift means for rates.  
• Age pension fails to meet retirement needs
  New research has found most Australians believe the age pension is insufficient to fund their retirements, with larger superannuation balances and access to professional financial advice linked to higher levels of financial well-being instead.
• ASIC extends reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements
  ASIC has extended the reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements on the same terms until October 2029.
• The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024
  Check out the The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024
• ATO encourages trustees to use voluntary disclosure service
  The ATO is encouraging SMSF trustees to use its voluntary disclosure service to inform it early if a contravention has occurred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Investment and economic outlook, August 2024
  Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
• What the Reserve Bank’s rates stance means for property borrowers
  The funding gap between variable and fixed rate loans is continuing to widen.
• How investing regularly can propel your returns
  Even investing small amounts on a regular basis will compound returns over time. 
• 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.