Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

International Shares, Investments, Private Assets

Key 2026 investment themes called

Several significant investment themes across several asset classes that will shape 2026 have been recognised by a global wealth management firm.

Several significant investment themes across several asset classes that will shape 2026 have been recognised by a global wealth management firm.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Downsizer

Downsizer extensions very strict

An application to have the downsizer contribution deadline extended will only be successful if there is a legitimate reason behind the request.

An application to have the downsizer contribution deadline extended will only be successful if there is a legitimate reason behind the request.

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Investments

Emerging markets set for big year

Several current economic factors suggest emerging markets are likely to offer significant investment opportunities in the coming year.

Several current economic factors suggest emerging markets are likely to offer significant investment opportunities in the coming year.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, Trusts

Discretionary trusts considered NALI

An SMSF investment in a discretionary trust should be avoided as any distributions from it will be considered non-arm’s-length income.

An SMSF investment in a discretionary trust should be avoided as any distributions from it will be considered non-arm’s-length income.

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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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