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Vale the Hon Sir Anthony Mason
The SMSF Association today paid tribute to the late Sir Anthony Mason, Australia’s ninth Chief Justice and one of the country’s most influential judicial figures, following his passing at the
SMSF Association welcomes consultation on reforms to financial adviser education requirements
The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement that the Government has commenced consultation on reforms to the education standards for financial advisers. The consultation paper released today proposes a new qualification
Joint Submission – Sustainable Investment Product Labelling Regime – Consultation Paper
Joint Submission Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the SMSF Association (the Joint Associations) welcome the opportunity to provide
Strong SMSF performance drives growth and competition
New research released today by Adelaide University’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continue to demonstrate strong long-term performance, outperforming APRA-regulated funds over the previous
Joint Submission – Department of Home Affairs – Exposure Draft AML/CTF Transitional Rules
Joint Submission The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and the SMSF Association welcome the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Department of Home Affairs’ consultation on the
Joint Submission – Enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment schemes
Joint Submission Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the SMSF Association (the Joint Associations) welcome the opportunity to provide
TBC and Contribution Cap Indexation
Key superannuation thresholds set to be indexed While it had previously been widely anticipated, the recent release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Average Weekly Earnings (AWOTE) data from the
Joint Submission – Updates to the new AML/CTF Rules
Joint Submission The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and the SMSF Association welcome the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the AUSTRAC consultation on Updates to the New
Systems, ethics and defensible processes critical amid technological change
SMSF professionals are operating in an increasingly complex environment, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology reshape not only how work is performed, but also the ethical, governance
Division 296 Tax reform takes centre stage at the SMSF Association’s National Conference
The Division 296 tax bill, tabled just days before the SMSF Association’s National Conference, placed the reform at the centre of discussions on client impacts, advice strategies, and long-term planning.
Joint Submission – Joint Association Submission: Enhancing the effectiveness of financial services professional indemnity insurance
Joint Submission Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the SMSF Association (the Joint Associations) welcome the opportunity to provide
SMSF Association recognises outstanding members at 2026 National Conference
The SMSF Association has recognised outstanding members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence in SMSF expertise and significant contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 CEO Award was