Articles by Jason Spits

Economy, Investments

Decarbonisation will boost commodities

decarbonisation commodity

Commodity prices are set to swing up out of a long downward cycle, driven by decarbonisation and a greater need for resources to create cleaner energy.

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ATO, Pensions

Cash flow impact from minimum pension move

Minimum pension

The return to full rates for minimum pensions may be accompanied by a change in thresholds for some pensioners, creating a need for greater cash flow in the coming financial year.

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Investments

Private credit opening as bond alternative

fixed income alternative

Investors should be looking for new areas of fixed income returns as traditional sources have become too aligned with the share market.

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NALI/NALE

Govt amends NALE penalty

NALE penalty

The government has amended its proposed penalty for breaches of the NALE rules, but appears to be pushing ahead with plans to only apply them to the SMSF sector.

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Investments

Market downturn not over soon

markets rates inflation

Investors have experienced a long run of good market outcomes that are unlikely to return for some time due to high inflation, interest rates and asset prices.

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ATO, Business news, Documentation

Voluntary disclosure forms updated

ATO voluntary disclosure

The ATO will now require trustees to sign off on voluntary disclosure forms when reporting unrectified regulatory contraventions.

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Retirement

Retirees see another cost of living rise

The cost of living for retirees increased by 2.5 per cent in the last quarter of 2022 and by 7.5 per cent over the year, raising the level of super needed to fund a comfortable retirement.

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ETFs

New ETF combines fixed income and ESG

Janus Henderson Investors has launched a fixed income ETF focused on companies working towards making positive social and environmental changes.

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Investments

Reassess risk caused by rate rises

Rising interest rates will alter the expected returns from shares and fixed interest investments, with retirees cautioned to watch for increased risks.

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Investments

Semiconductor sector set for boom market

semiconductor sector

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence will see even further growth in the semiconductor sector and opportunities for investors.

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