Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF Association Board appoints Robin Bowerman Chair

The SMSF Association Board has appointed Robin Bowerman as its new Chair, effective immediately. Bowerman, who is Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments, has been Vice Chair for the […]

Specialist session to be major attraction at 2020 National Conference

The Specialist-only session will be a major highlight at the SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21 February 2020. SMSF Association […]

SMSF licensed advice needs in-depth review

The independent Review into the effectiveness of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) provides an opportunity to identify some of the impediments in the regulatory advice system that prevents SMSF trustees […]

Government strikes right balance with timing of reforms

The Federal Government has struck the right balance between improving financial advice standards and giving the industry the necessary time to adjust, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Government’s […]

Tim Costello steps down as Patron of the SMSF Association

The Reverend Tim Costello AO is stepping down as Patron of the SMSF Association. Costello, who succeeded Sir Anthony Mason, a former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, […]

ASIC’s tough line on auditors gets tick of approval

The SMSF Association fully supports the decision by ASIC to disqualify or add conditions to the registration of 17 auditors of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). Association CEO John Maroney says: […]

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 […]