Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

International Shares

Nasdaq-100 fund set to launch

Betashares Nasdaq-100 listed fund

A listed managed fund is set to be launched this month giving investors access to the Nasdaq-100 index but with a reduced level of volatility.

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Superannuation, Technology

SuperStream issues on the rise

SuperStream banks transfers

Banking restrictions regarding electronic fund transfers are making it very difficult for SMSFs to use the SuperStream system to make member rollovers.

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Compliance & Regulation

Voluntary disclosure can’t confirm breaches

voluntary disclosure breach

The ATO’s early engagement and voluntary disclosure service should only be used if a contravention of the superannuation rules has occurred.

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Auditing

Only specific documents needed for audit

SMSF audit documents

Auditors do not need to see every piece of documentation associated with SMSF strategies in order to conduct the yearly audit for a fund.

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ETFs

Investors get access to US Treasury Bonds

Betashares US Treasury Bonds

Investors have been given exposure to the US Treasury bond market with the release of a new ETF from specialist manager BetaShares.

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ETFs

Investors provided with metaverse gateway

Betashares ETF metaverse

BetaShares has launched an ETF on the ASX giving investors access to the rapidly developing metaverse economy.

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Pensions

Death benefit reviews emphasised

death benefit Hill Zuda

The recent decision handed down in the Hill v Zuda case should encourage SMSF trustees to review their death benefit nominations more often.

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NALI/NALE

Industry-wide concern over NALE

NALE superannuation

Concerns about the NALE rules as they currently stand and the associated penalties are now being expressed by the entire superannuation industry.

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Superannuation

Work test declaration significance increased

work test declaration

An individual’s declaration the work test has been satisfied is now more significant as it must be made to the ATO and not the super fund.

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Investments

Credit market valuations positive

credit market valuations

Corporate credit markets are offering good returns for the associated levels of risk with regard to rising interest rates and inflation.

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