Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF Association warns against cold-callers selling SMSFs

SMSF Association Media Release Recently reported industrial scale schemes encouraging people to transfer their superannuation savings into a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is deeply concerning, says SMSF Association CEO Peter […]

SMSF Association calls for adviser and administrator access to ATO data

SMSF Association Media Release Giving registered financial advisers access to specific ATO-held information when they provide financial and tax advice to their clients is an important reform that will improve […]

SMSF Association National Conference warns accountants to prepare for anti-money laundering reforms

SMSF Association Media Release Accountants need to get on the front foot and prepare for the sweeping reforms in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime taking effect on […]

SMSF Association awards outstanding members at 2025 National Conference

SMSF Association Media Release SMSF Association members have been recognised at the 2025 SMSF National Conference for demonstrating excellence in their SMSF capabilities and for their contribution to the SMSF […]

SMSF Association National Conference flags key sector risks and the need for urgent action

SMSF Association Media Release There is an urgent need for the Government to prioritise legislative amendments to clarify the operation of wholesale investor rules for SMSFs in the wake of […]

SMSF Association celebrates $1 trillion milestone and key sector reforms

SMSF Association Media Release The sector enjoyed a breakout year in 2024 with total assets invested in SMSFs reaching the $1 trillion milestone, near record numbers of new funds established, […]

SMSF sector posed for further growth

SMSF Association Media Release Key superannuation indicators highlighted a thriving SMSF sector that had established a firm foundation for strong growth, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess told delegates attending its […]

New research shows SMSFs outperform over longer period

SMSF Association Media Release Research released today by the University of Adelaide’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows self-managed super funds (SMSFs) on average outperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.2 […]

SMSF Association welcomes long-awaited reforms to financial adviser education pathway

SMSF Association Media Release The Federal Government’s decision to reform the educational pathway to become a financial adviser has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Chief Executive Officer Peter Burgess […]

SMSF Association calls for urgent action on CSLR

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association is calling for urgent Government action following the release of fresh data from the operator of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) […]