Articles by Jason Spits

Residential Property

New residential property offerings released

residential property funds

SMSFs have been given another avenue to invest in residential property via two Islamic finance group funds focused on capital growth and rental income.

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Commercial Property, Residential Property

Offices flagging as industrial property booms

industrial property

Online working has made office properties less appealing, while online shopping has made industrial property a standout performer.

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Strategy, Superannuation

Downsizer contribution misconception clarified

downsizer contribution assets

Downsizer contributions will not be restricted only to funds secured from a property sale, with the ATO confirming its focus is on the amount and eligibility of the contribution.

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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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