Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF Association ends 18th National Conference on a high note

The 2022 SMSF Association National Conference returned to the Adelaide Convention Centre this week, reminding the nearly 1000 delegates who attended this year’s event why this is their preferred conference […]

SMSF Association collaborates on improving rollover standards

When requesting rollovers from APRA regulated funds, be prepared to provide further SMSF bank account documentation, was a key message delivered by the SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director of Policy & […]

Technological change will benefit SMSF trustees, but caution needed

The SMSF sector will benefit from technology advances, but it will be evolutionary, not revolutionary, SMSF Association CEO John Maroney told the Thought Leadership Breakfast that kick started the Association’s […]

Bipartisan support needed as NALE rules lambasted

Addressing the 2022 SMSF Association National Conference, which kicked off at the Adelaide Convention Centre this morning, SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director of Policy & Education, Peter Burgess has taken aim […]

SMSF Association National Conference demonstrates appetite for return to major live events

SMSF Association CEO John Maroney warmly welcomed a strong delegation of over 950 multidisciplinary SMSF professionals from across the country at the opening of the 18th Annual National Conference this […]

Star SMSF Specialists celebrated as 18th National Conference commences

The SMSF Association 18th Annual National Conference opened this evening with the SMSF Association Fellows Function, recognising the crucial role the 83 SMSF Association Fellows played through the pandemic and […]

Best practice advice top of SMSF mindset as heavyweights join the SMSF Association National Conference

The demand for retirement advice overshadows most other areas of financial advice, but the costs, complexity, and lack of adviser tools often drive advisers away. If the need to evolve […]

Extension of temporary cut in pension drawdown rates welcomed

The Federal Government’s decision to extend the temporary reduction in superannuation pension drawdown rates has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Announced as part of a 2022-23 Federal Budget that […]

Move to reform NALI rules get thumbs up

The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement that the Federal Government will consult with industry on appropriate amendments to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules to ensure they operate as intended. […]

SMSF Association welcomes Michelle Levy’s Review appointment

The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of Allens Partner Michelle Levy to lead a review of regulations overseeing the financial advice industry. “A specialist in superannuation, life insurance, distribution and […]