Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Proposed compensation scheme enhances consumer protection

Decision to exclude Managed Investment Schemes ‘a concern’ The Federal Government’s compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR) provides an important, new layer of consumer protection, says SMSF Association CEO John […]

Legacy pensions and rules for non-residents head Budget submission

The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government to address two critical issues – legacy pensions and extending the temporary absence rule for non-residents – in its 2022-23 Federal Budget. […]

The Joint Associations Working Group welcomes the Quality of Advice Review Proposal Paper

The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) welcomes the publication today of the Quality of Advice Review (QOAR) Proposal Paper. The Quality of Advice Review is critically important given its focus […]

Quality of Advice Proposal Paper offers pathway for advice industry

The Quality of Advice Review Proposal Paper offers a pathway for the advice industry to be able to focus on consumer outcomes and not be burdened with excessive regulation, says […]

APRA figures reveal an SMSF sector in robust health

The SMSF sector has emerged from the 2021-22 financial year in robust health based on APRA’s Quarterly Superannuation Performance figures for the June 2022 quarter. In the 12 months to […]

e-learning modules designed for SMSF specialists now available

The 2022-23 edition of the SMSF Association’s SMSF e-learning modules, incorporating the latest legislative changes, tax thresholds and industry developments, is now available for professionals. SMSF Association Deputy CEO and […]

SMSF specialists lap up in-person Technical Summit

The SMSF Association’s 2022 Technical Summit held over two days on the Gold Coast again highlights how SMSF specialists relish in-person events as well as demonstrating the value they bring […]

SMSF Association appoints a new CEO

Peter Burgess, the SMSF Association Deputy CEO / Director of Policy & Education, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2023. Burgess will succeed John Maroney who has been […]

Quality of Advice Review comes under the microscope at Technical Summit

Allens partner and superannuation law expert Michelle Levy, who is heading the Quality of Advice Review with Treasury, will join a panel dissecting Quality of Advice at the SMSF Association […]

Associations united in response to quality of advice review

Joint media release with Association of Financial Advisers, Boutique Financial Planning Principals Association Inc., Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Financial Planning Association of Australia, Financial Services Council, Financial Services Institute of Australasia, Institute of Public […]