Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Insurance

Tax benefit can’t justify SMSF risk cover

insurance SMSF

A technical mentor has warned against using tax deductions and cash-flow convenience as justification to hold insurance cover within an SMSF.

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Superannuation

Cost-competitiveness of SMSFs proven

SMSFs running costs

SMSFs with balances of $200,000 or more are as cost-effective as public offer funds, new research into running costs has shown.

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Investments

Alternatives to rescue portfolio construction

alternative investments portfolio

A global funds management house expects alternative investments to provide greater support for traditional asset classes in the coming 10 to 15 years.

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Auditing, Documentation

Trustees have SAN misuse duty

trustees san misuse

SMSF trustees have been reminded by the ATO it is their responsibility to ensure their fund has not fallen foul of tax agents misusing SMSF auditor numbers.

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Strategy

Separate SMSFs an internal conflict solution

Separate SMSFs member conflicts

A specialist lawyer has suggested establishing separate SMSFs can help avoid member conflicts while still achieving the desired investment objectives.

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Investments

Stock mania should be avoided

stock market exuberance

Investors need to be wary not to get caught up in market exuberance that may lead to the purchase of significantly overpriced stocks, a senior wealth management executive has recommended.

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Fixed Income

Inflation-linked bonds always add value

Inflation-linked bonds

A fixed income expert has recommended the inclusion of inflation-linked bonds in an investment portfolio, regardless of the levels of inflation the economy is experiencing.

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Superannuation

SG decision to be made closer to deadline

increase super guarantee

An increase in the super guarantee levy may still go ahead at the scheduled time, but a decision on the matter will not be made until the first half of next year, a government minister has said.

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Superannuation

Indexation may see TSB limits drop

TSB indexation

A technical specialist has predicted indexation measures likely to be applied to the concessional contributions cap could lower the total super balance limits determining the ability for individuals to make non-concessional contributions.

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Residential Property

Residential property showing positive signs

residential property October

The latest market figures from SQM Research has shown an improvement in residential property listings across the country during October.

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