Articles by Jason Spits

Investments

Barriers to private equity falling

private equity investment

Long-term SMSF investors may find private equity investments, which are becoming more accessible to them, well suited to their needs for returns without volatility.

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Business news

ECPI calculation method flexible

ECPI calculation method

SMSFs are not locked in to using the same exempt current pension income (ECPI) calculation method each year and can freely switch as it suits them.

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Investments

IPO market offers slim pickings

IPO market listings

IPOs are currently providing investors with a limited number of opportunities across fewer sectors to participate in capital raisings.

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Direct Property

Rent increases as vacancy rate remains stable

rent vacancy rates

Rent rates have continued their 12-month upward trajectory as vacancy rates remain low and stable across all capital cities.

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ATO

SMSF wind-up guide released

ATO SMSF guide

The ATO has released a guide to assist SMSF trustees in winding up their funds and is encouraging them to plan ahead for this event.

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ASIC, Auditing

Eight auditors fall foul of ASIC

ASIC SMSF auditors

ASIC has taken compliance action against a further eight SMSF auditors by deregistering five and imposing conditions on three between March and June this year.

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Investments

Market bottom still to come

market bottom investors

The bottom of the current market downturn has yet to arrive, meaning investors need to seek stability ahead of outperformance.

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Investments

ESG standard not likely soon

ESG investment

A standard around ESG investing is unlikely in the short term as regulators focus on the words and actions of investment firms.

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Regulation

SMSF BDBNs in the clear

BDBNs SMSF

BDBNs within an SMSF are not subject to lapsing rules, according to a High Court ruling that follows four other legal cases with similar findings.

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ATO

NALE compliance stance continued

ATO NALE compliance

The ATO will continue its practice of not deploying compliance resources to address non-arm’s length expenditure breaches of a general nature.

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