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, […]

Technical Summit delegates to get Federal Budget updates

The 2021-22 Federal Budget has given the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit a cutting edge as delegates will get the opportunity to hear the ramifications of one of the most significant […]

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 […]

SMSF Association Submission – Regulator Performance Guide

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the Government’s Regulator Performance Guide. We support measures which are designed to assist Regulators to operate […]

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 […]

New ATO survey of SMSF trustees

With over 1 million Australians having made the decision to take control over their superannuation and set up an SMSF, the Australian Government has recognised the need to find out […]

SMSF Association Submission on the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response – A New Disciplinary System for Financial Advisers) Bill 2021

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the single disciplinary body measures proposed in the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response […]

SMSF Annual Return 2019-20 – It’s not too late to request a deferral

Although most of industry is focusing their attention on the recent Federal Budget, it is important that we do not lose sight of the need to lodge an SMSF Annual […]

SMSF Association measures adopted in positive Budget for SMSFs

The SMSF Association has applauded measures in this year’s Federal Budget that aim to reduce complexity and make it easier for older Australians to top up their superannuation. Commenting on […]

Technical Summit returns to face-to-face forum with focus on workshops

The SMSF Association Technical Summit will be a face-to-face event as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The premium event will include a highly interactive workshop discussion and problem-solving Summit on 21-22 July […]