Objectives of Superannuation must deliver stability and certainty

The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government to deliver stability, consistency, and certainty for superannuation. Association CEO Peter Burgess says: “We support in principle the concept of a legislated […]

SMSF Association Submission – Inquiry into Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No.1) Bill 2023

Joint Submission & SMSF Association Submission Schedule 3 The external professional association members of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum (TPGSF), collectively the Joint Bodies, make this submission in […]

Alternatives and unintended consequences to be aired

The SMSF Association has expressed cautious optimism following the release of the Government’s consultation paper, on the proposed reduction of super tax concessions for individuals with super balances exceeding $3 […]

SMSF Association Submission – Legislating the Objective of Superannuation

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s consultation paper on the proposal to legislate the objective of superannuation. We […]

Future2 Foundation – Making a difference to those in need in your local community

Content provided by Future2 | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Future2 is the Foundation of the Financial Services Professional and through the annual Make the Difference! Grants program, they […]

SMSF Industry Update Q&A Response

We received several questions from members during the SMSF Industry Update webinar held on 9 March 2023 regarding the Government’s proposed $3m measure. To provide the best possible responses, our […]

Did Active Managers Find Opportunities to Outperform in 2022?

Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association After dropping 9.9% in the first six months of the year, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 9.8% […]

Think new $3m super cap won’t affect you? Here’s how it could

First published in the Financial Review on 23 March 2023. Unintended consequences could include insurance payouts, non recourse property loans and even death benefits. The government’s decision to introduce a […]

Superannuation Rates and Thresholds

Each year, several key superannuation rates and thresholds are indexed in line with movements to Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) or Consumer Price Index (CPI).Following the release of these […]

SMSF Association Submission – Joint Submission – CAANZ, CPA, FPA, IPA, SMSFA – Rationalisation of ending ASIC Instrument Measures

SMSF Association Joint Submission Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Financial Planning Association, the Institute of Public Accountants and the SMSF Association welcome the opportunity to respond to the Rationalisation […]