Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Greiner, Ripoll join SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

The appointment of two high-profile public figures to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee emphasises the peak SMSF body’s commitment to getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation […]

SMSF Association strongly opposes making super available for housing

The SMSF Association remains emphatic in its opposition to superannuation being used to assist first home buyers enter the property market. Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says: “It’s been our […]

SMSF Association and FSC conference to focus on women’s super issues

The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are joining forces to promote a day-long conference to examine the critical issue of why women retire with superannuation balances substantially […]

National Conference helps advisors address super changes

The 2017 SMSF Association National Conference gave advisors a theoretical understanding and practical experience in what’s required to successfully navigate the superannuation changes for clients before the 30 June 2017 […]

SMSF Association conference gives students practical opportunity to learn

Thirty-five students studying event management and financial services have seized the opportunity to do volunteer work at the SMSF National Conference being held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from […]

Advice providers have critical role in volatile times

Global CEO of Vanguard Investments, Bill McNabb, told SMSF Association delegates at the 2017 National Conference that it is going to take extra care and diligence to navigate through the […]

SMSF Association and ATO announce strategic partnership

The SMSF Association and Australian Tax Office (ATO) have announced a three-year strategic partnership, effective 15 February 2017. In a statement of intent released today, the Association and ATO outlined […]

PM acknowledges critical role of SMSF sector

The Prime Minister, Malcom Turnbull, has publicly identified the SMSF system as a key pillar of the superannuation system, and the SMSF Association’s role as critical in achieving that outcome, […]

Super changes key issue at SMSF Association National Conference

SMSF specialists attending this year’s National Conference will get the opportunity to be fully briefed on the recent changes to superannuation, many of which take effect from 1 July 2017. […]

SMSF Association gives thumbs up for improved financial advice standards

The SMSF Association welcomes the parliamentary approval of the Government’s legislation that aims to improve the educational and ethical standards of financial advisors. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial […]