Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Strategy

TTR strategies could be scrapped

There is a realistic possibility transition-to-retirement (TTR) strategies could be eliminated entirely due to the added complexity associated with them as a result of the changes to the superannuation rules to be introduced from July 2017, according to a retirement savings technical expert.

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Compliance & Regulation

Aust needs assessment in global context

Despite a number of positive factors that would make further portfolio allocations in the domestic share market attractive to SMSF investors, individuals need to assess the Australian market in light of the global economy, a respected equities analyst has said.

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Compliance & Regulation

ASIC bans SMSF auditor

Pierre Jarjoura has been disqualified from being an approved SMSF auditor following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) investigation into his activities.

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Business news

Spire Capital to launch fifth fund

Global investment manager Spire Capital is set to add to its suite of Real Estate Opportunity Capital (ROC) funds in late October, providing investors with access to the United States aged-care property sector.

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Infrastructure

Definition crucial to reap infrastructure benefits

SMSF investors must make sure the definition of infrastructure applied by fund managers they are considering engaging is proper in order for the portfolio allocation to achieve its coveted benefits, according to a specialist portfolio manager.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO targeting serious non-compliance

The ATO will concentrate on cases of serious non-compliance from SMSFs in the coming financial year.

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Investments

Floating rate bonds a better proposition

Fixed interest sovereign bonds cannot provide the best investment solution for SMSF members looking for capital preservation while generating a reasonable yield, according to a global fixed income manager.

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Strategy

Underlying asset governance key to REIT funds

The corporate governance practices of the underlying companies in which a real estate investment trust (REIT) chooses to purchase shares is the most important factor to acknowledge when assessing the merits of these investment vehicles, according to a specialist fund manager.

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ATO, Strategy

Tax-effective strategies require forward planning

SMSF trustees need to have planned some tax minimisation strategies well in advance of the commencement of a pension, and also should allow for any future change in member circumstances, a superannuation technical specialist has warned.

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Strategy

Growth assets key to managing retirement risks

The only way to address inflation risk and longevity risk is to invest in growth assets, according to a leading financial author.

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