Articles by Jason Spits

Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, Regulation, SuperStream

New ESA service released to market

An SMSF messaging provider has promised swift transfers and discounted fees for funds affected by the closure of two other providers.

An SMSF messaging provider has promised swift transfers and discounted fees for funds affected by the closure of two other providers.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Scams

Warning over suspicious SMSF schemes

The ATO has stated SMSF schemes have key characteristics and features that should act as warning for trustees to avoid them.

The ATO has stated SMSF schemes have key characteristics and features that should act as warning for trustees to avoid them.

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Bonds, Fixed Income, Investments

Conflict highlights role of bonds

Market volatility driven by the Iran war has shown bonds can better weather such events compared to shares.

Market volatility driven by the Iran war has shown bonds can better weather such events compared to shares.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Div 296 regulations released

Draft regulations that will work in conjunction with the Division 296 tax legislation have been released with industry consultation being sought.

Draft regulations that will work in conjunction with the Division 296 tax legislation have been released with industry consultation being sought.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Actuarial certificates gain significance

Actuarial certificates will play a key role in determining how much SMSF members will pay under the Division 296 tax.

Actuarial certificates will play a key role in determining how much SMSF members will pay under the Division 296 tax.

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Division 296, Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 legislation still a concern

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

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International Shares, Investments

Market uncertainty not new

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments, Technology

Higher prices undermine local investment

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

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Contributions, Economy, Legislation, Superannuation

Contributions caps increase confirmed

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

Contributions caps have been confirmed to rise alongside the general transfer balance cap at the start of the next financial year.

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Investments, Technology

AI not a fad, but requires caution

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

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