Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Superannuation

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The smstrusteenews team would like to wish all of their readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

The smstrusteenews team would like to wish all of their readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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Australian Shares, Direct Domestic Shares, ETFs, Investments

SMSFs liked blue chips in November

An investment services provider has narrowed down the top stocks SMSFs receiving financial advice favoured in their November purchases.

An investment services provider has narrowed down the top stocks SMSFs receiving financial advice favoured in their November purchases.

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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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