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SMSF Association Media Release It’s critically important not to draw the wrong conclusion from the recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) statistics relating to SMSFs, says Peter Burgess, CEO of
SMSF Association urges Government to expedite CSLR review in wake of revised levy estimate
SMSF Association Media Release The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) revised levy estimate for the 2026 financial year places “a far too heavy burden” on the financial advice sector.
SMSF Association backs ASIC’s alert on pushy super switch schemes
SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association strongly endorses ASIC’s Consumer Alert warning Australians about the perils of “pushy sales tactics” urging them to switch their superannuation into risky investments.
SMSF Association appoints Marnie Page as National Partnerships Manager
SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association has appointed Marnie Page as National Partnerships Manager taking over from Alistair Shields who is retiring after 13 years of service with the
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S&P Dow Jones Indices – SPIVA® Australia Year-End 2024
Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association The SPIVA Australia Scorecard measures the performance of actively managed funds relative to benchmarks over
Division 296 Advocacy Update
On Tuesday I was in Canberra meeting members of the Senate cross bench. It was apparent from those discussions that some cross bench members had been approached by the Government
ATO statistics reveal a resilient SMSF sector
Despite the lingering possibility of the proposed new Division 296 tax being introduced, recently released ATO statistics point toward a resilient and mature SMSF sector – which continues to grow
Clarity for Financial Advisers who cease to be authorised as the end of education transition period nears
With less than 11 months until the transition period to meet the education standards ends for financial advisers, there has been some confusion how the standards may apply if
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The SMSF Association regularly release media statements to communicate policy and advocacy positions, with the below members of the Association’s team available for comment and interview.
Peter Burgess
Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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