Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

ASIC

Mayfair director cops 20 year ban

April 23, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Federal Court has banned Mayfair 101 director James Mawhinney from the financial services industry for 20 years.

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Investments

More focused emerging market approach needed

April 23, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

A more focused approach is currently needed with emerging market investing due to the difference in characteristics of the countries in the asset class.

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Superannuation

Peak TBA level fixes indexation

April 9, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The highest recorded transfer balance account amount determines how much of the transfer balance cap indexation an individual is entitled to use.

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Pensions

Drawdown path key to bankruptcy protection

April 9, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

Advisers should be aware the drawdown method used by an individual can influence how effective an asset protection vehicle an SMSF can be in the event of a member being declared bankrupt.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Dividend growth most important

April 9, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

Investors have been reminded to assess the future dividend growth capacity of companies when looking to boost the income from their portfolios.

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Investments

Bad outcome likely from gambling in markets

March 26, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The volume of ill-informed trading from retail investors using online platforms is reaching problematic proportions.

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Superannuation

Contributions cap breaches not catastrophic

March 26, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

A breach of the contributions caps is not a complete disaster as it does not even constitute contravening the superannuation legislation.

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Documentation

Reporting deadline may return

March 12, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The preparation of SMSF financial statements may yet have reporting deadlines imposed with Treasury concerned by the open timeframes used.

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Investments

Investment caution currently required

March 12, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

A combination of the coronavirus and the consequences of fiscal stimulus measures globally means caution is still needed with regard to investing.

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Superannuation

Super must be used better

March 12, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The federal government has identified the need to encourage individuals to find better ways to use their superannuation savings as a key area of focus in the coming years. Speaking at the Council on the Ageing Australia National Policy Forum 2021: Retirement Incomes in Canberra recently, Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy Minister Jane […]

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