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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
SMSF Association welcomes appointment of Sarah Court as ASIC Chair
The SMSF Association welcomes Ms Sarah Court as the next Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), recognising the significance of this appointment for the self-managed superannuation (SMSF)
Draft Division 296 Bills Raise Serious Practical Concerns
SMSF Association Media Release SMSF Association has lodged its submission on the Government’s draft legislation for the Better Targeted Super Concessions policy, welcoming recent changes while warning that significant issues
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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
Clarity for Financial Advisers who cease to be authorised as the end of education transition period nears
With less than 11 months until the transition period to meet the education standards ends for financial advisers, there has been some confusion how the standards may apply if
Minimum Pension Underpayments: Compliance win for the sector, but the fight for pragmatic outcomes continues
The SMSF Association, as a key contributor to a joint industry submission, has secured an important compliance win for our industry. In June 2024, an update to TR 2013/5 included
Increase in CPI a positive for superannuation strategies
According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released yesterday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2 per cent in the December 2024 quarter and 2.4
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The SMSF Association regularly release media statements to communicate policy and advocacy positions, with the below members of the Association’s team available for comment and interview.
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Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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