Articles by Jason Spits

ETFs, Investments

Ten Cap launches initial ETF

Ten Cap will leverage the strategy behind its long-short equity fund into a listed vehicle set to be launched later this month.

Ten Cap will leverage the strategy behind its long-short equity fund into a listed vehicle set to be launched later this month.

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Investments, Strategy

More investment options from OpenInvest

An additional online investing solution for individuals currently not receiving financial advice has been provided by OpenInvest.

An additional online investing solution for individuals currently not receiving financial advice has been provided by OpenInvest.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 changes announced

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

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Documentation, Strategy, Succession Planning

Initial documents key to incapacity planning

The documents that set up an SMSF are important to consider when implementing a strategy to deal with trustee incapacity.

The documents that set up an SMSF are important to consider when implementing a strategy to deal with trustee incapacity.

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ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, Investments, Legislation

Macquarie to refund Shield investors

Macquarie Investment Management will return all funds invested into the Shield Master Fund via its superannuation platform.

Macquarie Investment Management will return all funds invested into the Shield Master Fund via its superannuation platform.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, Investments

Global X adds to growth ETF suite

Global X has added a second Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF to its product ranger focusing on quality Australian companies.

Global X has added a second Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF to its product ranger focusing on quality Australian companies.

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Economy, Investments, Regulation

US rate cut hints at problems

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

The recent rate cut in the US may be a symptom of deeper economic problems that require investors to consider their exposure to that market.

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International Shares, Investments

Emerging markets underpriced, overlooked

Emerging market stocks are cheap compared to developed markets, creating opportunities to invest in companies that fuel growth.

Emerging market stocks are cheap compared to developed markets, creating opportunities to invest in companies that fuel growth.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance & Regulation

Trustee declaration obligation tweaked

The ATO has moved to provide a more practical compliance solution for situations where an SMSF’s original trustee declaration cannot be located.

The ATO has moved to provide a more practical compliance solution for situations where an SMSF’s original trustee declaration cannot be located.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO reveals 2025/26 compliance focus

SMSFs with outstanding annual returns will come under greater scrutiny from the ATO, which is concerned by a rise in late lodgements.

SMSFs with outstanding annual returns will come under greater scrutiny from the ATO, which is concerned by a rise in late lodgements.

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