Articles by Jason Spits

Investments

Govt bonds still attractive, but care needed

Government bonds

Government bonds are still a good source of returns as interest rates remain low, but post-COVID-19 economic activity will make careful management of them important for investors.

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Investments

Recent dip won’t diminish tech stocks

technology stocks earnings

The diversity of the technology sector means its long term growth should be stable despite recent short term losses in earnings, according to Blackrock.

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Compliance & Regulation

Poor trustee history can close SMSFs

SMST trustee compliance history

The inclusion of a trustee with a poor compliance history can create future problems for an SMSF and lead to the ATO making the fund non-compliant.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Majority of retirees running out of super

retirees run out of super

New research has found most retirees currently run out of super well before their death, contrasting recent claims they are sitting on large sums.

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Superannuation, Tax

NALE no-action period extended

NALE ATO action

The ATO will not take action in regards to non-arm’s-length expenses for another year, but has yet to decide on a final position on the matter.

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ATO

ATO alert system updated

ATO SMSF alert system

The ATO has expanded the email and text message alert system it uses to notify SMSF trustees when changes take place within their fund.

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ETFs

Thematic ETFs on the rise

Thematic ETFs

The growth of the ETF sector is being driven by the rise of thematic funds tapping into global trends as investors demand access to these movements.

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Documentation

New fund is best lost deed solution

lost SMSF deed

SMSFs that have lost their deed should consider creating a new fund, rather than merging with another fund, to overcome any document losses or deficiencies.

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Residential Property

Cheaper city apartments still carrying risks

city apartments risks

Investments in city apartments still carry risks despite a decline in prices and demand from investors, a researcher has warned.

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Superannuation

No specific top-up measures

superannuation top up

The government won’t be introducing extra measures to top up the super balances of people who made use of the coronavirus-related early release provisions.

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