Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Cutting red tape for financial advice will aid economic recovery

The SMSF Association fully supports the Federal Government’s stated ambition to grow Australia out of debt in the wake of the COVID-19 induced recession – and cutting the red tape […]

SMSF specialists thirsty for knowledge sign up for Tech Day

The SMSF Association Technical Day, being held virtually on 29 July, has attracted more than 700 SMSF specialists and other interested participants who are looking for guidance on the many […]

SMSF sector loses valued servant with Peter Hogan retiring

Peter Hogan, Head of Technical for the SMSF Association and a highly respected and revered SMSF specialist, is retiring after four years in the role, effective 30 September. A lawyer […]

ATO figures throw fresh light on SMSF operating expenses

The ATO’s 2017-18 Statistical Overview of SMSFs shows the median “operating expense” of SMSFs is $3,923 a year, a more appropriate indication of their basic operating cost compared with the […]

Move to give advisers more time to meet FASEA requirements lauded

The passing of legislation giving the financial advice profession more time to complete the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam and meet the qualification requirements has the full […]

Technical Day agenda adds concurrent stream, thought leadership

The SMSF Association Technical Day will be bigger and better in 2020 – COVID-19 notwithstanding. The addition of a concurrent stream means there will be more sessions delivered than ever […]

SMSF advisers need to be alert to new work test, spouse contributions

The Government’s commitment to increase the age when the work test starts to apply from 65 to 67 and the age limit for spouse contributions from 69 to 74 before […]

SMSF Association appoints Peter Burgess to Exec Role

The SMSF Association is pleased to announce it has appointed Peter Burgess as Deputy CEO and Director of Policy and Education, effective from 1 June 2020. Burgess worked at the […]

SMSF 2018-19 annual returns deferred to 30 June

The Australian Tax Office’s announcement today allowing an automatic deferral of SMSF lodgments to 30 June is further evidence of its flexible approach to issues during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis […]

Early access to super COVID-19 measure: Joint bodies ensure Australians can easily access professional advice

(Joint Media Release with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)) Five major Australian professional bodies – […]