Measured approach needed to retirement income covenant

The SMSF Association is calling for a measured approach to the introduction of the proposed retirement income covenant for superannuation fund trustees. In response to Treasury’s recent position paper, the […]

SMSF Association Submission – Retirement Income Covenant position paper

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s position paper for the proposed introduction of a retirement income covenant. The […]

Submission: Implementation of the Tax Practitioners Board Review Final Report Recommendations

Joint Submission with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Institute of Public Accountants, The Tax Institute, Law Council of Australia, Corporate Tax Association, The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, […]

SMSF Association urges rethink on NALE

The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government and the Federal Treasury to review the non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE) rules following an ATO ruling handed down today. Peter Burgess, Association […]

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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 […]

When six is a crowd in an SMSF

First published in the Financial Review on 15 July 2021 Large families may benefit from new rules allowing up to six members of a self-managed super fund, but broadening access […]

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 Submission – Affordable and Accessible Advice: FSC Green Paper

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Financial Services Council (FSC) on the FSC Green Paper – Affordable and Accessible Advice. We […]

SMSF Association Submission – National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department. The submission reflects the exact questions contained in the National Register of Enduring […]