Latest news articles
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
Budget delivers the bacon for self-funded retirees
First published in the Financial Review on 20 May 2021 The standouts are removing the work test for non-concessional contributions for those aged 67-74 and lowering the eligibility age from
Latest media releases
SMSF Association appoints two Board members
The SMSF Association has recently appointed two new Board members. They are Professor Deborah Ralston, a former Chair of the Association who stepped down in September 2019 on being appointed
Technical Summit agenda hits the right notes for SMSF Specialists
The SMSF Association’s annual Technical Summit is always replete with topical issues presented by industry experts – and this year’s virtual event is no different. Association CEO John Maroney says
SMSF Association welcomes release of the 2021 Intergenerational Report
“The intergenerational report (IGR) clearly illustrates the importance of building superannuation savings to offset the growing liabilities related to an aging population”, according to John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF
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
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission – Improving visibility of superannuation assets in Family Law proceedings
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s proposed superannuation information sharing process in Family Law matters. They will help
SMSF Association Submission – Reducing Red Tape for Superannuation Funds – ECPI Measures
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on Treasury’s two exposure drafts in relation to the requirement for actuarial certificates for certain superannuation funds
SMSF Association Submission – Consultation Paper – Transition to strengthening client verification
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on consultation paper: Transition to strengthening client verification (QC65469). We welcome any measures that seek to improve
SMSF Association Submission – CP 340 Breach Reporting and related obligations
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on ASIC’s Consultation Paper 340: Breach Reporting. We refer to recent roundtables and other industry engagement undertaken
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