Latest news articles
Confusion still reigns over re-structured Market Linked Pensions (MLPs)
Re-structured MLPs since 1 July 2017 continue to cause uncertainty for industry as we wait for detail on the Government’s MYEFO announcement to allow retirees to partially commute these pensions
Self-managed super attracts new members seeking tax benefits
First published in The Australian on 13 September 2021 Written by Anthony Keane, Personal Finance Writer Nobody wants to pay a $150,000-plus tax bill if they can avoid it. But
When mate’s rates will backfire on your SMSF
First published in the Financial Review on 8 September 2021 Recent ATO changes mean big tax penalties when you provide services to your DIY fund but don’t charge in full.
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Content provided by Hostplus Defensive assets, such as cash and bonds, produce lower returns over time than growth investments like equities. But defensive investments are useful for mitigating risk and
Latest media releases
Major education partnerships announced to enhance SMSF Professionalism
The SMSF Association has today announced two new major education pathways for its coveted SMSF Specialist Advisor designation (SSA™ ). The SMSF Association has entered into new partnership agreements with
Caution urged on 20% threshold proposal for auditor referral fees
The SMSF Association is urging caution on introducing a 20% threshold for auditor referral fees as outlined in the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s draft amendments to the APES
ASIC levy relief for advisers gets thumbs up
The SMSF Association welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to provide temporary and targeted relief on ASIC levies for financial advisers. The decision means the ASIC levies charged for personal advice
Compensation scheme of last resort may be last straw for financial advice industry
(Joint media release with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, Financial Planning Association (FPA), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Stockbrokers and
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission: APESB Exposure Draft 03/21 Proposed Amendments to Fee-Related Provisions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including independence standards)
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board Limited (APESB) exposure draft 03/21 for the
SMSF Association Submission – Single Disciplinary Body: Policy Paper
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s Policy Paper on the proposed framework for the drafting of the single
SMSF Association Submission – Compensation Scheme of Last Resort
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Exposure Drafts and Proposal Paper. We support measures
SMSF Association Submission – Retirement Income Covenant position paper
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s position paper for the proposed introduction of a retirement income covenant. The
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