Articles by Jason Spits

Economy, International Shares, Investments

Earnings muted, but not wiped out

Investment earnings

Investment earnings out of the US are likely to be muted as specific sectors work through rolling downturns impacting them at different times.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, LRBA, NALI/NALE, Superannuation

ATO issues scheme warning

ATO early release scheme

The ATO has warned SMSF members to avoid early release and tax avoidance schemes noting many of these are related to property and lending within a fund.

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ATO, SMSF, Superannuation, Technology

Two ESA providers to merge

Electronic service address providers merger

Two electronic service address providers will merge requiring SMSFs using their messaging services to update their details with the ATO.

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Investments, Technology

AI pushing strong tech stock growth

AI technology stocks

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving investments in technology stocks at a rate well ahead of other sectors.

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Infrastructure, Investments

Infrastructure returns smoother than shares

Infrastructure returns

The ongoing need for infrastructure means investments in that sector are providing smoother long-term earnings than global equity investments.

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ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Unlicensed property scheme shut down

SMSF property scheme

The Federal Court has ordered an unlicensed SMSF investment scheme to be wound up and a lifetime ban from managing corporations for one of its directors.

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Business news

Focus on income sources limited

income sources

SMSF investors are often too focused on dividends as a source of income, overlooking the wide range of other asset classes and vehicles that also generate income.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Govt adamant about super tax elements

Superannuation earnings tax

The superannuation earnings tax is all but locked in and highly unlikely to change, with officials stating key aspects were non-negotiable.

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Economy, Investments

Decarbonisation will boost commodities

decarbonisation commodity

Commodity prices are set to swing up out of a long downward cycle, driven by decarbonisation and a greater need for resources to create cleaner energy.

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ATO, Pensions

Cash flow impact from minimum pension move

Minimum pension

The return to full rates for minimum pensions may be accompanied by a change in thresholds for some pensioners, creating a need for greater cash flow in the coming financial year.

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