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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

New super residency rules level the playing field for SMSF expats

First published in the Financial Review on 16 June 2021 How overseas trustees of DIY super funds will benefit from the government decision to allow them to continue managing their […]

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 […]

End-of-financial-year essentials for SMSF trustees

First published in the Brisbane Times on 08 June 2021   As the end of the financial year approaches, it is a good time for trustees to do an annual check-up […]

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 […]

Single advice disciplinary body gets SMSF Association’s support

The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the establishment of a single advice disciplinary body, calling it a critical reform for the financial advice sector. SMSF Association CEO John […]