Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Documentation

Greater importance for property documentation

property documentation SMSF

Standard documentation practices for proof of ownership regarding SMSF properties have a taken on different implications due to a NSW law amendment.

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency theft rises significantly

The average dollar amount of stolen cryptocurrencies has jumped significantly in 2022 despite the fall in value of these assets this year.

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Contributions

Contributions error fixes gone

non-concessional contributions error

The ability to repay non-concessional contributions accepted in error by superannuation fund trustees will be eliminated on 1 July.

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ETFs

Access to smaller-cap market provided

Vaughan Nelson small cap ETF

Retail investors have been provided with an opportunity to hold the shares of small to medium-cap companies around the world via a new ETF.

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Technology

Director ID process flawed

director ID application

Advisers are recommending their clients use manual forms to apply for a director ID number due to the troublesome nature of the myGovID app.

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Economy

Changing economy offers new opportunities

investment opportunities

Certain industrial sectors will offer strong investment opportunities given current economic factors such as rising interest rates and decarbonisation.

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Investments, Technology

New digital investment facility released

Lifespan digital investment

Consumers who cannot afford financial advice have been provided with a digital investing platform to assist with their wealth-accumulation needs.

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Business news

Crypto considerably more risky than shares

cryptocurrencies equities risk

There is an indicative measure investors can use when looking to compare the risk inherent with cryptocurrencies with the risk of equities.

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Pensions

Reduction in minimum pension popular

Minimum pension reduction

A significant majority of retirees are taking advantage of the minimum pension reduction originally introduced for the 2020 income year.

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Residential Property

April rise in residential property vacancies

Residential property vacancy

Vacancy rates for residential properties increased slightly in April, but have dropped significantly over the past 12 months.

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