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Featured content | Consequences of US presidential election
Content provided by MLC The upcoming US presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most contentious and consequential in modern history, making its potential policy and market
How a six-member SMSF could benefit you
First published in the Financial Review on 15 October 2020. Small businesses and families with pooled assets could find extra flexibility as well as lower fees by taking advantage of the relaxation
Providing scaled advice
It’s no secret the financial advice framework needs improvement. Year on year, the SMSF Association receives feedback on the need to take action to address the advice framework and to
Cap complexities make life difficult for SMSF trustees
First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 08 September 2020. A growing number of Self-Managed Super Funds may end up paying higher tax than needed because they miscalculate their
Latest media releases
Why are SMSF and retail investors missing out on ASX capital raisings during COVID-19?
Retail and self-managed super funds often lose out when listed companies raise capital, and the regulatory framework overseeing equity capital needs to be reformed to remove this anomaly in the
Survey sheds new insights on why individuals set up SMSFs
An SMSF Association survey of nearly 800 SMSF trustees finds individuals are motivated by far more than costs or investment returns when deciding to establish a self-managed super fund. SMSF
Rice Warner research throws fresh light on SMSF costs
A research report by the actuarial firm Rice Warner offers clear guidance to existing and potential self-managed super fund (SMSF) members whether this form of superannuation could be cost-effective and
Retirement Income Review throws welcome light on superannuation
The SMSF Association welcomes the Retirement Income Review – a significant report that will provide policy evidence for the superannuation industry for many years to come. Association CEO John Maroney
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission on Virtual Meetings and Electronic Communications Bill 2020
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Corporations Amendment (virtual meetings and electronic communications) Bill 2020. We are supportive of measures which
SMSF Association Submission on Consumer Data Right Expansion Amendments
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules expansion amendments. The CDR reforms are a significant piece
SMSF Association Submission on the Tax Practitioners Board’s Continuing Professional Education Policy
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on TPB(EP) 04/2012 Continuing professional education policy requirements for registered tax and BAS agents and TPB(EP) 06/2014
SMSF Association Submission on Treasury Laws Amendment (Self Managed Superannuation Funds) Bill 2020
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics inquiry on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Self Managed Superannuation Funds)
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