Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

BDBN, Estate Planning, Pensions

Reversionary pension can be replicated

A binding death benefit nomination has the ability to achieve the same estate planning outcome as a reversionary pension.

A binding death benefit nomination has the ability to achieve the same estate planning outcome as a reversionary pension.

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Budget, Direct Property, Investments

Property market undergoing recalibration

The Australian property market is undergoing a noticeable adjustment as investors react to measures included in the 2026 federal budget.

The Australian property market is undergoing a noticeable adjustment as investors react to measures included in the 2026 federal budget.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296

Div 296 procedure clarified

More specificity has been provided in the final Division 296 regulations with regard to the need to obtain an attribution certificate for earnings.

More specificity has been provided in the final Division 296 regulations with regard to the need to obtain an attribution certificate for earnings.

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Fixed Income, Gold, Investments

Diversification requires new approach

Geopolitical events over recent years have shown the need to question traditional techniques regarding portfolio diversification.

Geopolitical events over recent years have shown the need to question traditional techniques regarding portfolio diversification.

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Australian Shares, IPO

IPO activity still very weak

The number of new ASX listings was better in the first six months of 2026, but still significantly lower than those recorded in the early 2020s.

The number of new ASX listings was better in the first six months of 2026, but still significantly lower than those recorded in the early 2020s.

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CGT, Compliance & Regulation, Division 296

Div 296 affects marriage breakdowns

Arrangements to facilitate family law splits upon relationship breakdowns may need reworking in light of the introduction of the Division 296 tax.

Arrangements to facilitate family law splits upon relationship breakdowns may need reworking in light of the introduction of the Division 296 tax.

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Death Benefits, Insurance, Pensions

Life insurance a pension decision factor

The ability for an SMSF member to receive a payout from a life insurance policy can favour making an income stream reversionary.

The ability for an SMSF member to receive a payout from a life insurance policy can favour making an income stream reversionary.

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Budget, LRBA, SMSFA

Gearing ban guidance imminent

Treasury is working with the ATO to formulate guidance as to the details regarding the ban on LRBAs used for residential property purchases.

Treasury is working with the ATO to formulate guidance as to the details regarding the ban on LRBAs used for residential property purchases.

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ASIC, Australian Shares, Investments, Scams

Warning over social media share scams

ASIC has advised individuals to be cautious about investment tips they might have received via social media and messaging apps.

ASIC has advised individuals to be cautious about investment tips they might have received via social media and messaging apps.

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Emerging markets, International Shares, Investments

Emerging markets lead global performance

Emerging markets outperformed developed markets in the 2026 financial year, with a notable feature being strong dividend returns.

Emerging markets outperformed developed markets in the 2026 financial year, with a notable feature being strong dividend returns.

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