Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Opportunities lie with global long/short managers

December 11, 2015

Research house Zenith Investment Partners’ latest assessment of the global long/short sector has concluded market conditions are making this an opportune time for managers in the space.

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Documentation

New app to unlock SMSF capital

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

Fintech business OnMarket BookBuilds (OMB) has launched a mobile application with the aim of providing SMSF investors with more opportunities to take part in initial public offerings (IPO) and placements.

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Residential Property

Housing market favouring buyers

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Australian residential property market is experiencing growth in the number of listings, making it more attractive to buyers, according to property data and analytics specialist CoreLogic RP Data.

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Compliance & Regulation

Court confirms super splitting can’t involve third party

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

A recent decision handed down by the Family Court of Australia has confirmed superannuation assets cannot be split for the benefit of a third party.

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Investments

Two funds assigned first ratings

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

Research house Lonsec has assigned its initial ratings for two managed investment funds – the AllianceBernstein Global Equities Fund and Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) Dividend Run-Up Fund.

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Documentation

Poor pension documentation can be costly

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

Having poorly prepared documentation regarding pensions can result in significant tax liabilities for SMSFs, a specialist sector law firm has warned.

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Investments

New automated investing service to target SMSFs

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

A new automated online investing service aimed at providing SMSF members with a low-cost, well-diversified portfolio has been released to the market.

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Business news

BT looks to grow SMSF market share

November 6, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

BT Financial Group is planning to grow its share of the SMSF market by including a full-service SMSF facility on its Panorama platform, to be launched in November.

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Compliance & Regulation

Govt to take measured LRBA approach

August 28, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has given a clear indication the government will be addressing the Financial System Inquiry recommendation for a total ban on limited recourse borrowing arrangements within SMSFs in a considered fashion and will not pander to the hysteria surrounding the situation.

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Strategy, Succession Planning

SMSF exit strategy gaining importance

August 28, 2015

Darin Tyson-Chan

Sector regulators have been increasing their emphasis on trustees to consider and perhaps formulate an exit strategy for their SMSF even at the point of establishment.

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