Category: SMSF Association Media Release

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 […]

Ground-breaking Rice Warner report to launch SMSF Week

The SMSF Association’s SMSF Week, to be held virtually from 23-27 November, will launch a ground-breaking report by the actuarial firm Rice Warner about the costs of running an SMSF. […]

Six-member SMSFs a step closer

The passing of the legislation to give effect to the increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six is a step closer following the Senate Economics […]

Time to ensure FASEA Code meets the ‘intent’

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) should commit to amending the written Standards in the Code of Ethics. FASEA’s updated Guidance now gives greater importance to the ‘intent’ […]

Growing focus on improving SMSF specialist advice welcomed

There is a growing recognition of the critical importance of ensuring that self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees have access to specialist SMSF advice, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney.  […]

SMSF Association supports positive structural change for the superannuation sector

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Lower fees valid reason to increase size of SMSFs

The SMSF Association says lower fees is the key reason why the legislation increasing the size of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) from four to six members should become law. […]

SMSF Association launches nine online educational modules

The SMSF Association has launched nine compulsory comprehensive online modules as part of its coveted SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA) designation. Commenting on the program launch, the SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director […]

Increasing SMSF members from four to six gets green light

The SMSF Association welcomes the introduction of a Bill into Parliament that will increase the maximum number of allowable members in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) from four to six. […]