Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Specialist advisers have critical role safeguarding investors from scams

As part of Scams Awareness Week, the SMSF Association is calling on its members to take a leading role in educating clients on the growing risk of scams and how […]

Putting the buzz into the National Conference

One of the key takeaways from the last two years globally has been the benefit of knowledge-sharing to rapidly discover, develop and advance. The SMSF Association is tapping into this […]

The SMSF Association’s October 2022-23 Federal Budget summary: Delivering certainty

SMSF Association Media Note The Federal Budget, the second for 2022 and the first by the Albanese Labour Government, has delivered certainty for the SMSF sector. Key Points: Three-year SMSF […]

Members benefit from boost to technical resources

The SMSF Association has significantly boosted its Resource Library content for its Fellow, Specialist and Associate members. Recordings of the 2020 and 2021 National Conference sessions, as well as presentations […]

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 […]