Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Cryptocurrency, ETFs, Investments

Key 2026 investment themes forecast

Gold, Bitcoin and the artificial intelligence sector have been predicted as some key themes relevant to investors for 2026.

Gold, Bitcoin and the artificial intelligence sector have been predicted as some key themes relevant to investors for 2026.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments

Crytpo advice almost non-existent

Individuals wanting to use an SMSF to invest in cryptocurrency will currently have to do so without the benefit of financial advice.

Individuals wanting to use an SMSF to invest in cryptocurrency will currently have to do so without the benefit of financial advice.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Downsizer, Legislation, Regulation

Downsizer rules require sale proceeds

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

In order to be able to make a downsizer contribution, SMSF members must actually receive some proceeds from the sale of their existing residence.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Govt to prioritise retirement solutions

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Investments, Legislation, Property

Property developments viewed poorly

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Chalmers adamant about revised Div 296

The Treasurer has indicated he is currently not prepared to consider any other calculation methods for the revised Division 296 tax legislation.

The Treasurer has indicated he is currently not prepared to consider any other calculation methods for the revised Division 296 tax legislation.

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Investments, Strategy

Gold provides portfolio stability

Gold can provide stability to an investment portfolio as a result of how it behaves in line with the fortunes of other asset classes.

Gold can provide stability to an investment portfolio as a result of how it behaves in line with the fortunes of other asset classes.

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Australian Shares, Compliance & Regulation, Strategy

Risk with some work share schemes

An SMSF that acquires equities from employee share schemes linked with a person’s remuneration can create compliance difficulties for trustees.

An SMSF that acquires equities from employee share schemes linked with a person’s remuneration can create compliance difficulties for trustees.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Downsizer, Legislation, Regulation

Downsizer rules applied strictly

The ownership rules required to be satisfied before an SMSF member can make a downsizer contributions can be inflexible in some scenarios.

The ownership rules required to be satisfied before an SMSF member can make a downsizer contribution can be inflexible in some scenarios.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments

Digital assets go beyond crypto

SMSF trustees should not confine their digital asset investments solely to cryptocurrencies as this approach may see them miss other opportunities.

SMSF trustees should not confine their digital asset investments solely to cryptocurrencies as this approach may see them miss other opportunities.

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