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• Investment and economic outlook, March 2025
  latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
• Advisers should be aware of signs of elder abuse in SMSF structures
  SMSFs are a structure that can heighten and exacerbate issues around elder abuse, a leader in the aged care sector has said.
• SMSFs hold record levels of cash and property
  SMSFs are holding record levels of cash despite an interest level drop in February, according to ATO data.
• Trustees warned on early access
  The ATO has warned trustees they will be held accountable for members who access super without meeting a legitimate condition of release.
• The Largest Empires in the World's History
  Check out the Largest Empires in the World's History
• All the documents, fact sheets and downloads to do with this year’s 2025-26 Federal Budget
    Federal Budget 2025-26 – Papers and Fact Sheets  
• Winners and Losers - Federal Budget 2025-26
    Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth federal budget, laying the groundwork for a federal election campaign that could be called within days.  
• Building Australia's future and Budget Priorities
    Building Australia's future and Budget Priorities  
• Four SMSF breaches high on the ATO’s radar
  The Tax Office is actively targeting SMSF trustees over a range of super breaches. Home ownership is still the great Australian dream for many people.
• Home is where the super is for many Australians
  More Australians are upsizing their super by downsizing their home.
• Investment and economic outlook, February 2025
  The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook.
• TBC increase not just about pensions
  An industry consultant has reminded practitioners the indexation measure to be applied to the general transfer balance cap will have implications for other elements of the superannuation system as well that are unrelated to income streams.
• SAR non-lodgment continues to be a concern: ATO
  The non-lodgment of superannuation annual returns continues to be one of the ATO’s major concerns, the deputy commissioner for superannuation has said.
• Increase in prohibited loans a concern: ATO
  While the amount of illegally accessed funds from SMSFs has reduced, the amount of prohibited loans has gone up, the Commissioner of Taxation has said.
• Retiree confidence undermined
  Cost-of-living pressures have eroded retiree confidence and prompted many to recalibrate their expectations, according to a new financial services sector report.