Articles by Jason Spits

The federal government will allow people entering into retirement to make up to $300,000 in non-concessional contributions as a result of a change to the work test exemption. The change was announced at the recent SMSF Association National Conference 2019 in Melbourne by Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert, who said the move was a result of […]

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International Shares, Investments

Australian market unable to handle investor influx

March 11, 2019

Jason Spits

The local share market will be too small for the growing number of superannuation investors who should look offshore for new investment opportunities.

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Compliance & Regulation

Compensation scheme of last resort to be created

February 11, 2019

Jason Spits

A compensation scheme of last resort will be established as a result of the banking royal commission.

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Business news, Economy

Aust market to be squeezed from within and without

February 11, 2019

Jason Spits

A slowdown has been predicted for the Australian equity market and economy due to factors such as the coming federal election.

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Direct Domestic Shares, Investments

Red flags raised around bank and mining sectors

January 9, 2019

Jason Spits

Slowdowns in the housing and mining sectors are potential red flags for Australian equities investors, according to investment manager Janus Henderson. In an overview of what may lie ahead in 2019, Janus Henderson head of Australian equities Lee Mickelburough said the slowdown in the Australian housing market, and the tightening of credit standards, was a […]

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