SMSF Australia Blog Articles

Yes, your SMSF can use CMC Markets. See how to set up the account, what assets you can trade, fees involved, and compliance pitfalls.

Every SMSF asset must be valued at market value each 30 June. Learn what evidence the ATO accepts by asset type, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

Find out when an SMSF needs a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for overseas trading, mandatory for OTC derivatives and offshore brokers since October 2024.

How SMSF franking credit refunds work in pension and accumulation phase, plus the 45-day holding rule, dividend washing, and worked tax examples.

Compare CHESS-sponsored and custodial share accounts for your SMSF, ownership, audit implications, fees, and which brokers use each model.

Learn how SMSF data feeds automate bank, broker and platform transactions to lower accounting fees, speed up audits and reduce errors.

Yes, your SMSF can buy bonds via FIIG Securities. Discover the bond types available, compliance considerations, and how fixed income fits your SMSF portfolio.

SMSFs can hold NFTs, but they're CGT assets requiring strict ownership records and audit evidence. Learn the ATO compliance rules before investing.

SMSFs can invest in shares, property, ETFs, crypto, gold, and more. Learn what your fund can and can't hold, and the ATO rules that apply to each asset class.

Your SMSF can open a CommSec account to buy ASX shares. Learn how to set it up in the fund's name, link your bank account, and connect a Class Super data feed.