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Can an SMSFs invest in Bitcoins?

Financial Newswire Contributor 9 February 2026

SUPERCentral's special counsel, Superannuation, Michael Hallinan explains that SMSFs can invest in cryptocurrency but need to meet relevant tests.

Hallinan says that on the question of whether SMSFs can invest in Bitcoins, Yes is the answer and notes recent news coverage that, “… booming demand for Bitcoin has lifted funds…

Mortgage Stress

Using an SMSF to complete an off-the-plan purchase

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

Townsends Lawyers Special Counsel, Superannuation, Michael Hallinan explains the legal intricacies of using a self-managed fund to complete an off-the-plan property purchase.

Rising building and supply costs have meant that Bob and Susan can’t afford to complete their off-the-plan purchase unless they use their super.

Bob and…

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Duration’s comeback: A better friend for income and credit

Financial Newswire Contributor | 8 April 2025We think it is time for income and credit investors to accept duration back into the friend circle...
Tax 2024

End of financial year warning for pensions

Mike Taylor | 24 June 2024People receiving pensions from their SMSFs have been reminded of their tax time obligations by specialist lawyer, Michael Hallinan.
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Catch-up contributions: Are they for you?

Mike Taylor | 18 June 2024Townsends Law special counsel, Superannuation, Michael Hallinan explains the rules around catch-up super contributions.
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How co-ownership may help kids buy a home

Financial Newswire Contributor | 4 December 2023There are sticking points, but Townsends Lawyers Brian Hor argues that co-ownership is one answer for helping kids own their own home.
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Is Co-Ownership a better way of helping kids become home-owners?

Financial Newswire Contributor | 29 September 2023Amid still-rising house prices, co-ownership has emerged as part of the answer to assisting children become home-owners.
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Downsizer contributions – another reform

Financial Newswire Contributor | 14 April 2023In this technical/education piece from Michael Hallinan he discusses the opportunity provided by the downsizer contribution regime.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING

Make MISs carry PII says FAAA

Master Trust clouds strong Insignia half

Mortgage brokers, accountants warned on unlicensed advice

SUPERANNUATION

EQT strategic review opens super trustee exit option

SS&C’s Australian client base exceeds 2 million via REI deal

Platforms, SMSFs grow while industry funds in outflow

ACCOUNTING

Increase ASIC oversight of adviser PII say accounting groups

Govt accused of wimping it on PWC scandal response

Call for periodic reviews of Govt levies

INVESTMENT

Australian credit to grow despite rate concerns

Australian bonds may benefit as US dollar alternative

Challenger announces $150m buy-back

FINTECH

Netwealth shrugs off First Guardian with strong half

Infocus’ new CTO to shape AI strategy

Betashares taps UK tech provider to automate ETF market