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Around 100,000 SMSF directors still need to apply for their director ID despite the deadline passing two months ago.  Extensions are available for legitimate reasons.

The largest portion of the SMSF investment pool is held in domestic shares, according to a recent survey.

Joe Davis, Vanguard’s global chief economist, gives a high-level overview of where the economy and markets are likely headed in 2023. Inflation is abating, thanks in part to central banks’ aggressive actions, but it may come at a cost, with recession likely in most developed markets. But it may not be all bad news for the financial markets.

Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs and Editor of Smart Investing, is retiring after almost 20 years with Vanguard. Here he reflects on the investment landscape over the last two decades.

A specialist auditor has explained some of the grey areas and confusing aspects of electronic signatures and SMSF documents.

More demanding record-keeping requirements in the November draft have been in place since 1 January.

Deciding on your retirement funding options in retirement comes down to what makes the most sense for you.Deciding on your retirement funding options in retirement comes down to what makes the most sense for you.

How to work it out: employee or contractor

To check if your worker is an employee or contractor, you need to review the whole working arrangement.  Read on ….

Loans to members and financial assistance continues to be the most commonly reported type of contravention based on ATO statistics.

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