Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Rising SMSF establishment balances ‘strong evidence’ advice improving

There has been a sharp increase in the average and median establishment balances for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) – clear evidence that the quality of advice to the SMSF sector […]

SMSF Association review of the Australian Taxation Office’s SMSF Statistical Overview 2016-2017

The SMSF Association has released their review of the Australian Taxation Office’s 2016-17 statistical overview of SMSFs. It reveals a sector that has not only performed well but provides a […]

What the election result means for SMSFs on the Technical Day menu

Advisers attending this year’s round of Technical Day events in the five mainland capital cities will get an important update on what the result of the last federal election means […]

Specialist Advisor Scott Hay-Bartlem appointed to SMSF Association Board

The SMSF Association has appointed Brisbane law firm Cooper Grace Ward Partner and SMSF Specialist Advisor Scott Hay-Bartlem to its Board from 1 July. Hay-Bartlem, a chartered tax adviser and […]

Impressive list of speakers lined up for SMSF + Investor Expo

The SMSF Association has lined up an impressive list of speakers for its second SMSF + Investor Expo being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21-22 June. […]

Life insurance risk for SMSF members in APRA funds

Some self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are at risk of losing their life insurance cover under new legislation that takes effect on 1 July 2019, warns the SMSF Association. The legislation, […]

Shadow economic team shows commitment to policy development

The appointment of five Shadow Ministers to the Labor Party’s economic portfolios shows a genuine commitment to policy development that has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Association CEO John […]

Government’s super, financial services focus gets tick of approval

The appointment of two new ministers to the Government’s economic team, Senator Jane Hume as Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, and Michael Sukkar as Assistant Treasurer, […]

Election result offers super system opportunity for policy stability

A re-elected Coalition Government should ensure that the superannuation sector enjoys policy stability for the next three years, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “After the introduction of the significant […]

ATO statistics send positive message about SMSFs

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) annual SMSF statistics for 2016-17 tell a positive story about this $750 billion superannuation sector. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: “These statistics reveal an […]