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SMSF Association re-appoints Chair and announces new vice-Chair
The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the reappointment of Scott Hay-Bartlem as Chair of the board, alongside the appointment of Meg Heffron as Vice-Chair, effective February 2026. This marks
CSLR funding model is broken — but raiding superannuation is not the answer
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) funding model is fundamentally flawed and urgently requires reform. Requiring the financial planning profession to shoulder a disproportionate share of compensation costs is
Sector urged to focus on education as unadvised SMSF trustees surge
The SMSF sector has experienced rapid growth over the past two years, driven by Australians seeking greater control, higher engagement and more personalised retirement outcomes. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess
Division 296 Tabled: Small wins but unintended consequences remain
Following the tabling of the Division 296 legislation this morning in Parliament, the SMSF Association has welcomed some small technical amendments but remains concerned about the high likelihood of unintended
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S&P Dow Jones Indices – Celebrating 25 Years of the S&P/ASX Indices
Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association April 3, 2025, marks 25 years since the S&P/ASX 200, S&P/ASX 300 and the wider
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
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Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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