Category: News articles

Increase in CPI a positive for superannuation strategies

According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released yesterday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2 per cent in the December 2024 quarter and 2.4 […]

New Super Tax: A Sucker Punch to Economic Growth

No one begrudges Treasury’s advice that Australia should have a fair and equitable superannuation system. However, continual claims that the proposed new tax on large superannuation balances will only affect […]

Technical Newsletter: Edition 6

Edition 6 December 2024 Compiled by the SMSF Association’s technical team, this Technical Newsletter provides a snapshot of key SMSF legislative and technical developments which have occurred since September 2024. […]

Lockyer Valley Foods – $50M raise launched for circular food startup: Lockyer Valley Foods

Content provided by Lockyer Valley Foods | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Lockyer Valley Fruit & Vegetable Processing Company Limited (‘Lockyer Valley Foods’), the circular economy fruit and vegetable […]

Legacy Pension Amnesty now law

Late last week the SMSF sector was handed a somewhat unexpected, but much welcomed, early Christmas present. But this gift was richly deserved – just reward for your Association’s extensive […]

S&P Dow Jones Indices – How have the actively managed funds performed in 1H 2024?: The SPVIA® (S&P Index Versus Active) Mid-Year 2024 Scorecard is in

Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Over the six-month period ending June 2024, a majority (54%) of funds across all Australian […]

SuperRecords – How to protect your client data when outsourcing SMSF administration

Sponsored Content provided by SuperRecords | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Blog post Many mid-tier accounting and financial planning firms outsource their SMSF administration, whether it’s due to overhead […]

Division 296 – the walking dead!

To borrow and slightly misquote former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, 24 hours is a long time in politics. Certainly, it seemed that way to me yesterday as I traversed […]

S&P Dow Jones Indices – Bridging Value and Growth: Designing a GARP Strategy for Australia

Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association The growth versus value debate has shaped the investment landscape for decades. Utilizing a distinctive […]

SuperRecords – Questions to Ask Before you outsource

Sponsored Content provided by SuperRecords | Proud partner of the SMSF Association On-demand webinar Accountants and Financial Planners are spoilt for choice when it comes to outsourced providers. But, if […]