Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Regulatory system for financial advice failing consumers

The SMSF Association says the current regulatory system is failing consumers with an outdated compliance regime, impost from Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs) and the operation of scaled advice the […]

Overhaul of legacy pensions gets thumbs up

The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement in the Federal Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) that will allow the partial commutation of certain non-commutable pensions. SMSF Association Deputy CEO […]

Streamlining financial advice industry regulation gets tick of approval

The SMSF Association is putting its weight behind the Government’s decision to streamline the number of regulators for the financial advice industry. Under the proposal, Treasury will oversee the education, […]

Virtual National Conference has impressive drawcard of speakers

The SMSF Association National Conference in 2021 will be a virtual event held over two days on 16 February (Tuesday) and 18 February (Thursday). SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: […]

Why are SMSF and retail investors missing out on ASX capital raisings during COVID-19?

Retail and self-managed super funds often lose out when listed companies raise capital, and the regulatory framework overseeing equity capital needs to be reformed to remove this anomaly in the […]

Survey sheds new insights on why individuals set up SMSFs

An SMSF Association survey of nearly 800 SMSF trustees finds individuals are motivated by far more than costs or investment returns when deciding to establish a self-managed super fund. SMSF […]

Rice Warner research throws fresh light on SMSF costs

A research report by the actuarial firm Rice Warner offers clear guidance to existing and potential self-managed super fund (SMSF) members whether this form of superannuation could be cost-effective and […]

Retirement Income Review throws welcome light on superannuation

The SMSF Association welcomes the Retirement Income Review – a significant report that will provide policy evidence for the superannuation industry for many years to come. Association CEO John Maroney […]

SMSF Association appoints Michael Houlihan Vice Chair

The SMSF Association has appointed Michael Houlihan as its new Vice Chair, effective today. Houlihan, who joined the Board in June 2019, will replace Robin Bowerman, who retired from the […]

ASIC Paper on affordable advice ‘a welcomed initiative’

The SMSF Association welcomes the release of ASIC’s Consultation Paper, “Promoting access to affordable advice for consumers”, believing it to be an important step forward in addressing the vexed issue […]