Category: News articles

We’re all on the same team so why doesn’t it feel like it

Last week, in announcing the Super Members Council’s (SMC) support for the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) bill, chief executive Misha Schubert said the legislation, and, more specifically, changes to […]

LRBAs – fact or fiction

Those two old hoary chestnuts – LRBAs are a systematic risk to the superannuation system and are crowding young buyers out the housing market – are doing the rounds again, […]

Lockyer Valley Foods – Introducing our newest SMSF Association Partner!

Content provided by Lockyer Valley Foods | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Written by Colin Dorber Professional Member AHRI – member AICD.CEO & Managing Director  PO Box 13 Withcott […]

S&P Dow Jones Indices – Can investment results be attributed to skill or luck? Australia Persistence Scorecard: Year-End 2023

Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association 2023 was a challenging environment for active equity managers in Australia and persistence of outperformance […]

SuperRecords – Turn your SMSF Business into a Profit Powerhouse

Sponsored Content provided by SuperRecords | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Discover the 6 Strategies that successful Accounting & Financial Planning Firms use to drive profitability. Find out how […]

Future2 Foundation – Explore Tasmania’s Iconic Coastline: Future2 Hiking Challenge 2024

Content provided by Future2 | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Join Future2’s 2024 Hiking Challenge, taking place from 24 – 28 October at Three Capes, Tasmania. Nestled along the […]

The quiet death of the Low-rate cap

It will come as no surprise that superannuation’s preservation age has been gradually increasing, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Table 1 below. However, this gradual increase in preservation […]

Senate Economics Legislation Committee – Better Targeted Concessions – Peter Burgess CEO Address

I would like to thank the Senate Economics Legislation Committee for inviting the SMSF Association to appear as a witness at today’s public hearing. The SMSF Association does not support […]

Technical Newsletter: Edition 4

Edition 4 April 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 January 2024. […]

accsource – Navigating the Talent Drought – How SMSF administrators can thrive despite hiring hurdles

Sponsored Content provided by accsource | Proud partner of the SMSF Association The scarcity of skilled professionals is becoming increasingly pronounced for businesses including firms in Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) […]