Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Investments

Renewable energy targeting SMSF investors

Renewable energy SMSF

SMSF members will have the opportunity to invest in the renewable energy sector through a unique project developed for them.

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Education, FASEA

Don’t rely on FASEA Code of Ethics guidance

FASEA Code of Ethics guidance

Proof of compliance with the new FASEA Code of Ethics should not be verified by practitioners using the associated guidance document, a senior advice executive has said.

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ETFs

One-third of ETF inflows still from SMSFs

ETF inflows SMSFs

Investment in exchange-traded funds held by SMSFs has remained steady recently, according to the latest industry analysis.

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ETFs

ETF capital volume shows sector weakness

ETF volume capital

The volume of capital allocated to exchange-traded funds is making some negative characteristics of these investment vehicles more of a concern, a fund manager has said.

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FASEA, Financial Planning

Code of ethics must be viewed in full

FASEA code of ethics

A senior consultant has advised practitioners they must look at the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) Code of Ethics as a whole when determining their compliance procedures in relation to it.

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Financial Planning

New forum for FPA members

FPA forum

A new online discussion forum has been developed by the Financial Planning Association and made available for its members.

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Superannuation

Super could push ASX capacity

ASX capacity

The capacity of the Australian Securities Exchange could be seriously challenged by superannuation monies, according to analysis performed by a major accounting firm.

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ASIC, FASEA

Associations welcome ASIC ethics approach

FASEA code of ethics

Two major industry bodies have supported the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s enforcement attitude regarding the Financial Advisers Standards and Ethics Authority Code of Ethics.

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Investments, Strategy

State law can cloud investment strategy

SMSF investment strategy

State-based laws could add a layer of complexity to the compliance regarding SMSF investment strategies, according to an industry lawyer.

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Accounting, Financial Planning

Trustees disregarding licensed advice

licensed SMSF advice

Anywhere between 33 per cent and 50 per cent of SMSF transactions are being executed without the aid of licensed advice, a new survey has shown.

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