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End-of-financial-year essentials for SMSF trustees
First published in the Brisbane Times on 08 June 2021 As the end of the financial year approaches, it is a good time for trustees to do an annual check-up
Women lead the charge into SMSF
First published in the Financial Review on 31 May 2021 Self-managed super is attracting the interest of those segments of society that have traditionally done poorly for want of control
Cutting-edge technology puts investors in driver’s seat
First published in the Financial Review on 31 May 2021 Today’s investors have access to markets and trading opportunities which in the past were the exclusive domain of stockbrokers, bankers,
Federal Budget clarifications
This year’s Federal Budget provided some good news for SMSF investors and self-funded retirees. While more detail about the changes to legacy pensions and the removal of the work test
Latest media releases
SMSF member increase to provide greater flexibility and choice
The Parliament has passed legislation allowing an increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six – a Federal Government initiative the SMSF Association welcomes. If the
Single advice disciplinary body gets SMSF Association’s support
The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the establishment of a single advice disciplinary body, calling it a critical reform for the financial advice sector. SMSF Association CEO John
Technical Summit delegates to get Federal Budget updates
The 2021-22 Federal Budget has given the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit a cutting edge as delegates will get the opportunity to hear the ramifications of one of the most significant
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
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission – Regulator Performance Guide
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the Government’s Regulator Performance Guide. We support measures which are designed to assist Regulators to operate
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
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