Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Economy

Rate rise not coming anytime soon

Interest rates RBA Reserve bank Inflation

While discussions over an interest rate rise before the end of the year will continue, a fund manager has forecast it is unlikely to happen.

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Administration, BDBN

Limits on EPOAs recommended

EPOA Enduring power of attorney Binding death benefit nomination SMSF trust deed

It is prudent to place limits on any enduring power of attorney regarding an SMSF, particularly when estate planning strategies are involved.

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Australian Shares, Business news, Investments

Current-year IPO activity very low

Initial public offer IPO HLB Mann Judd

Pervading economic factors have resulted in low levels of activity from the IPO market in the first half of 2024.

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Legislation, SMSF, Strategy, Tax

Withdrawals can determine $3m cap liability

Withdrawal Total superannuation balance Division 296 tax DBA Lawyers Bryce Figot

SMSF drawdowns can allow members to maintain a total super balance of $3 million or less and escape a Division 296 tax liability.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Post-retirement employment fine

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Condition of release definition of retirement

Starting a new job after having legally retired will not mean a person will lose the tax benefits from an existing income stream.

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Compliance & Regulation, Pensions, SMSF

Penalties severe for TRIS payment errors

TRIS Retirement-phase pension Maximum drawdown Minimum drawdown ECPI

Trustees who do not observe the minimum and maximum payment thresholds for a non-retirement-phase TRIS will be subject to harsh penalties.

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Legislation, LRBA, Regulation

LRBAs forcefully defended

SMSF Association LRBA Division 296 tax Greens self-managed super limited recourse borrowing arrangements

The ability for SMSFs to use limited recourse borrowing arrangements has been defended amid renewed calls from some politicians to ban them.

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Contributions, Property, Tax

Mortgage debt shouldn’t sacrifice contributions

Concessional contributions Mortgage GSFM

Paying off a mortgage should not be seen as a reason for not making additional concessional contributions towards superannuation.

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ETFs, Investments

ETF market will continue to broaden

ETF S&P Global

Gaps in the domestic ETF market have been recognised and efforts to fill them are being made and will continue to be made in the future.

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