Latest news articles
Market linked pension commutations still in limbo
In late June this year, the industry was pleased to see amendments made to the calculation of a transfer balance debit that arises on the commutation of a pre 1
ATO provides clarity on treatment of excess pension payments
For administrative ease, where members opt to take withdrawals in excess of their minimum pension as a lump sum, it is an acceptable industry wide practice, for members to have
Time to open up infrastructure investment to SMSFs
First published in the Financial Review on 12 August 2020. Its risk-return profile, capital growth, steady income and, in some instances, low risk, dovetail with self-managed superannuation fund income goals.
Raise disclosure to end ‘unfair’ capital raising regime
First published in the Financial Review on 18 July 2020. Self-managed super trustees who have missed out on the recent spate of attractive capital raisings in the wake of the
Latest media releases
SMSF Association appoints Michael Houlihan Vice Chair
The SMSF Association has appointed Michael Houlihan as its new Vice Chair, effective today. Houlihan, who joined the Board in June 2019, will replace Robin Bowerman, who retired from the
ASIC Paper on affordable advice ‘a welcomed initiative’
The SMSF Association welcomes the release of ASIC’s Consultation Paper, “Promoting access to affordable advice for consumers”, believing it to be an important step forward in addressing the vexed issue
Ground-breaking Rice Warner report to launch SMSF Week
The SMSF Association’s SMSF Week, to be held virtually from 23-27 November, will launch a ground-breaking report by the actuarial firm Rice Warner about the costs of running an SMSF.
Six-member SMSFs a step closer
The passing of the legislation to give effect to the increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six is a step closer following the Senate Economics
Latest submissions
SMSF Association letter to Mr James Shipton, ASIC
SMSF Association letter to Mr James Shipton, Chair, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) The SMSF Association wrote to Mr James Shipton, Chair, ASIC, in relation to the SMSF Fact Sheet
SMSF Association Supplementary Budget Submission 2020-2021
SMSF Association Submission Prioritising red tape reduction The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a supplementary Budget submission. This submission should be read in conjunction with our previous submission.
Regulatory relief request – Financial adviser CPD requirements during COVID-19 and the Bushfire Crisis
SMSF Association Joint Submission Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), SMSF Association (SMSFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Institute of Public
COVID-19 submissions to the Australian Taxation Office
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association congratulates the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on their consultative and quick response to the various issues and concerns for the SMSF sector arising from
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