Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF Association takes issue with PC draft findings

The Productivity Commission’s draft findings about the cost effectiveness of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) uses evidence that is “fundamentally flawed” and does not consider broader motivations on why individuals set […]

Extending SuperStream to SMSF rollovers gets thumbs up

The Federal Government’s decision to release draft regulations to extend SuperStream to self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) rollovers has the strong backing of the SMSF Association. The announcement, by the Minister […]

More clarity needed about advisers’ prior learning

The SMSF Association is urging the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to provide more guidance and certainty about how recognised prior learning for existing financial advisers will be […]

Liam Shorte brings practical knowledge to SMSF Association board

The SMSF Association has appointed Liam Shorte, an SMSF Specialist Advisor™ and Financial Planner with his firm Verante Financial Planning, to its Board. Shorte, who has chaired the Association’s NSW […]

Next steps in SMSF audit policy proposal crucial

Federal Treasury’s decision to release a discussion paper on the proposed three-yearly audit cycle for some self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. The proposal to […]

SMSF Association responds to ASIC SMSF advice report

The release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Report 575 “SMSFs: Improving the quality of advice and member experiences” and Report 576 “Member experiences with self-managed  superannuation funds” […]

14 SMSF Association members are listed in Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018

The Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Association is pleased to note the presence of 14 of its members on the list of Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018; noting that good […]

30 June deadline is ‘red alert’ for SMSF trustees

With 30 June looming, there are several critical issues SMSF trustees and their advisers must consider when lodging their 2016-17 SMSF annual returns, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. He […]

Productivity Commission report sends timely warning on fees and costs

The Productivity Commission’s draft report into superannuation is a “timely reminder” to SMSF trustees to pay close attention to the fees and costs their SMSFs incur to ensure their funds […]

Amended LRBA integrity measures ‘get balance right’

The SMSF Association welcomes the sensible position taken in the Federal Government’s final legislation introducing integrity measures for limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) that include the outstanding portion of an […]