Plans for study into elder abuse
The government’s decision to follow one of the recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commissioner’s report and adopt a national plan for elder abuse has been welcomed by a legal body.
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Dissecting the downsizer contribution
The 2017 federal budget included an allowance for a new type of superannuation contribution for individuals looking to downsize their principal residence. Michael Hallinan details the rules around these unique contributions.
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The Goldilocks effect – Economic and market update 4Q 17
The year 2017 was defined by a near-perfect goldilocks backdrop of steady global growth, modest inflation, and still-accommodative monetary policy, the combination of which helped fuel a broad-based rally in asset prices.
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Rates, inflation and yield – five graphs to help make sense of it all
The relationship between interest rates, inflation and bond yields is complex and as economists we spend a lot of our time trying to make sense of all the moving parts.
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Rates, inflation and yield – five graphs to help make sense of it all
The relationship between interest rates, inflation and bond yields is complex and as economists we spend a lot of our time trying to make sense of all the moving parts.
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Australia. All you need to know to be the expert.
An up-to-date snapshot of Australia's vital statistics.
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Potential pension minefields
It has been a big year for the SMSF industry given the major policy changes the federal government made to super in the 2016 budget.
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Confusion lingers over post-death insurance
There is a lack of clarity around the post-death receipt of insurance and questions remain over which member accounts it can be credited to, according to the SMSF Association.
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Non-lodgement numbers slashed, 30,000 funds still in ATO’s sights
There’s been a 38 per cent reduction in non-lodgers for SMSFs, but about 30,000 funds remain on the compliance agenda for the next financial year.
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Business confidence hits 5-month high: NAB
NAB’s business confidence index jumped four points in December as business confidence and business conditions begin to converge.
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