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SMSF Annual Return 2019-20 – It’s not too late to request a deferral
Although most of industry is focusing their attention on the recent Federal Budget, it is important that we do not lose sight of the need to lodge an SMSF Annual
Scrabble Time: NALI, CGT & ECPI
Over the past few years, the SMSF industry has been heavily focused on the application of the new non arm’s length expenditure rules and working with the ATO to ensure
Featured content | The role of unlisted assets in SMSF portfolios
Content provided by Hostplus Unlisted assets, such as infrastructure, property and private equity, have long played an important role in the investment strategies of many large and successful institutional investor’s
SMSFs with collectables need to read the fine print
First published in the Financial Review on 21 April 2021 Got art, jewellery or cars in your collection? Watch out for how they’re insured, where you store them and who
Latest media releases
SMSF Association measures adopted in positive Budget for SMSFs
The SMSF Association has applauded measures in this year’s Federal Budget that aim to reduce complexity and make it easier for older Australians to top up their superannuation. Commenting on
Technical Summit returns to face-to-face forum with focus on workshops
The SMSF Association Technical Summit will be a face-to-face event as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The premium event will include a highly interactive workshop discussion and problem-solving Summit on 21-22 July
Shameful ASIC fee increase warrants immediate review
Joint Media Release with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Financial Planning Association of Australia, and Institute of Public Accountants. ASIC hikes financial adviser licence fees despite adviser numbers
Investment strategies must be ‘trustee driven’
Although a self-managed super fund (SMSF) investment strategy is not an advice document, advisers must ensure that it has not been interpreted as advice, Adam Goldstien, a financial adviser with
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission on the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response – A New Disciplinary System for Financial Advisers) Bill 2021
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the single disciplinary body measures proposed in the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response
Opening statement – Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology
Opening statement for the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology – Committee session 12 February 2021 – SMSF Association The SMSF Association is the peak body for
Federal Budget 2021-2022 Submission
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunities to provide a 2021-2022 Budget submission. In this submission we focus on three significant themes: Complexity Advice Technical issues The SMSF
Submission on Consultation paper 332 – Promoting access to affordable advice for consumers
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on Consultation Paper 332 – Promoting access to affordable
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