Submission to Government on minimum pensions

SMSF Association Submission I am writing to you regarding the current economic instability affecting SMSF members in the retirement phase, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. I acknowledge the […]

Proposal to enhance flexibility for super payments endorsed

The Government’s decision to draft laws to assist Australians aged 65 and over to boost their retirement savings has the full support of the SMSF Association. The proposed legislation, which […]

When you should close your SMSF

First published in the Financial Review on 05 March 2020. The five ‘trigger’ situations include insufficient funds, declining mental or physical capacity, death, lack of time to oversee a fund […]

SMSF Association submission on the Financial Services Royal Commission draft legislation

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft legislation implementing the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendations. We support the need to improve […]

Proposal to outlaw ‘hawking’ of financial products gets thumbs up

The draft legislation that seeks to implement the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendation to outlaw the “hawking” of financial products has the backing of the SMSF Association. As part of […]

Coronavirus, rate cut, ATO guide highlight need for specialist advice

The economic and market fallout from concerns about the global coronavirus outbreak, the RBA rate cut and recent ATO investment strategy guidance sends a stark message to self-managed super fund […]

Andrew Hamilton, Chair, SMSF Association, 2020 National Conference Closing Address

SMSF Association National Conference 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre   Good Afternoon, Firstly, I’d like to say how honoured I am to be given the opportunity […]

John Maroney, CEO, SMSF Association, 2020 National Conference CEO Address

SMSF Association National Conference 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Thank you, Andrew for that kind introduction. What a tumultuous time we are experiencing. Before the extent […]

ATO & SMSF Association Strategic Partnership – Statement of Intent

SMSF Association Submission This statement sets out the agreed terms of the partnership between the SMSF Association (SMSFA) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Connected vision The SMSF Association’s vision […]

Stephen Jones MP Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Financial Services, 2020 National Conference Special Address

SMSF Association National Conference 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Introduction I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders past, […]