Articles by Jason Spits

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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Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Div 296 timing still undetermined

The government has not publicly committed to a date to introduce the Division 296 legislation stating it has until 2026 to do so.

The government has not publicly committed to a date to introduce the Division 296 legislation stating it has until 2026 to do so.

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Investments

Gold fund with cash payments launched

Investors will be able to purchase gold and use it as a cash-producing vehicle through a new product launched by a precious metals and bullion specialist.

Investors will be able to purchase gold and use it as a cash-producing vehicle through a new product launched by a precious metals and bullion specialist.

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Compliance & Regulation, Investments

AFCA has set wholesale investor mark

AFCA’s view on who can be considered a wholesale client is binding on SMSFs as no other government or regulatory guidance has contradicted it.

AFCA’s view on who can be considered a wholesale client is binding on SMSFs as no other government or regulatory guidance has contradicted it.

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International Shares, Investments

Inward focus will reshape returns

Talaria Asset Management, Chad Padowitz, globalism, global integration, inflation, interest rates

Traditional drivers of stock values can no longer be relied upon due to global economic shifts being facilitated by a number of overseas governments.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Parliament program may delay Div 296

A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.

A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.

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International Shares, Investments

Europe shift not short-term trend

ECP Asset Management, Annabelle Miller, European investment, US exceptionalism, capital allocation

The global political environment is causing a reallocation of investments around the world, with Europe looking to attract more local and overseas investors.

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