Articles by Jason Spits

Business news

Govt appoints new financial services minister

financial services minister, Assistant Treasurer, Daniel Mulino, Stephen Jones, FAAA, Financial Advice Association Australia, Sarah Abood, CPA Australia, Chris Freeland, Financial Services Council, Blake Briggs

A former Victorian politician who moved into federal parliament in 2019 has been named as the new financial services minister.

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SMSF, Superannuation

Low-balance won’t thwart in-specie payment

self managed superannuation, self managed super, SMSF, in-specie benefit payment, superannuation balance, Heffron, Annie Dawson, benefit cashing, benefit splitting, benefit redirection

An individual in an SMSF can receive an in-specie benefit payment even if their balance is less than the value of the asset involved.

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International Shares, Investments

Europe becoming more attractive

Europe, Axa Investment Managers, Chris Iggo, artificial intelligence, AI, US shares, technology stocks

Government policy and an overheated technology sector have made the US market less attractive at the same time as Europe enters a period of market growth and stability.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, SMSF

SMSF trading service launched

A global online trading platform has expanded its Australian services to include SMSF investors, offering zero cost on fees and specific trades.

A global online trading platform has expanded its Australian services to include SMSF investors, offering zero cost on fees and specific trades.

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ASIC, Australian Shares, Investments

Regulators demand ASX action

Australian Securities Exchange, ASX, CHESS system, RBA, ASX Clear Pty Limited, ASX Settlement Pty Ltd, Michele Bullock, ASIC,  Joe Longo, Reserve Bank of Australia,

The RBA and ASIC have publicly reprimanded the ASX over a critical system failure last year, calling for more action to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Onus on trustees for benefits access

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The ATO has warned trustees they will be held accountable for members who access super without meeting a legitimate condition of release.

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Business news

Real estate distant from market moves

Commercial real estate, Janus Henderson Investors, Guy Barnard, Tim Gibson, Greg Kuhl, volatility, tenants, tariffs

Commercial real estate stands removed from share markets, meaning it will be relative untouched by market volatility that is likely to arise from US tariffs.

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International Shares, Investments

Diversify widely to offset US uncertainty

The US market cannot maintain its strong performance and investors should look outside of it to a range of investments to offset the dip it will eventually face.

The US market cannot maintain its strong performance and investors should look outside of it to a range of investments to offset the dip it will eventually face.

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Bonds, Fixed Income

Rates not a factor in bonds decision

interest rates, fixed income, bonds, currency hedge, volatility, Vanguard, Joe Davis, US Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Australia, diversification

Changes in interest rates should not deter fixed-income investors as the long-term outlook for bonds remains strong and unaffected by short-term rate cycles.

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