Articles by Jason Spits

Division 296, Legislation, SMSFA, Tax

New tax bill does not address concerns

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

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International Shares, Investments

Emerging markets on upswing

Long-term trends in emerging markets are boosting returns, driven by growth in key industries and government spending.

Long-term trends in emerging markets are boosting returns, driven by growth in key industries and government spending.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, Pensions

Call to amend minimum pension approach

A legislative amendment should be made to deal with the need to recalculate pensions that have failed to make minimum payments.

A legislative amendment should be made to deal with the need to recalculate pensions that have failed to make minimum payments.

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Compliance & Regulation, Financial Advice, Insurance

New insurance product for trustees

An insurance policy that protects SMSFs and trustees from the impact of failures, fraud and regulatory action has been launched.

An insurance policy that protects SMSFs and trustees from the impact of failures, fraud and regulatory action has been launched.

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Australian Shares, International Shares, Investments

Portfolio review should be considered

Increasing debt and government intervention in markets are good reasons for investors to reconsider their share exposures.

Increasing debt and government intervention in markets are good reasons for investors to reconsider their share exposures.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Legislation, Pensions, Regulation

General TBC to rise in 2026

The general transfer balance cap will undergo its third increase in four years after inflation spiked at the end of last year.

The general transfer balance cap will undergo its third increase in four years after inflation spiked at the end of last year.

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ETFs, Investments

Global X provides silver avenue

Growing industrial demand for silver has led to the release of an ETF focused on companies involved in the mining and production of the commodity.

Growing industrial demand for silver has led to the release of an ETF focused on companies involved in the mining and production of the commodity.

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ASIC, Auditing, Compliance & Regulation

More SMSF auditors disciplined

Failure to meet professional obligations and standards has resulted in disqualifications and cancellations for more than 25 auditors.

Failure to meet professional obligations and standards has resulted in disqualifications and cancellations for more than 25 auditors.

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Industrial Property, Investments, Listed Property, Residential Property

Market forces to create property returns

Population growth and limited property supply will continue to boost returns via some Australian real estate investment trusts.

Population growth and limited property supply will continue to boost returns via some Australian real estate investment trusts.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Further Div 296 refinement required

The revised Division 296 bill should be made less complex and avoid a new range of unintended consequences that have arisen in its second iteration.

The revised Division 296 bill should be made less complex and avoid a new range of unintended consequences that have arisen in its second iteration.

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