Robin Bowerman, Chair, SMSF Association, 2020 National Conference Chair Address

SMSF Association National Conference 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre It gives me great pleasure to open the 2020 National Conference on the Gold Coast – the […]

Senator the Hon Jane Hume Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, 2020 National Conference Special Address

SMSF Association National Conference 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning everyone, it’s terrific to join you for the SMSF Association’s Annual Conference – an event […]

Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February […]

SMSF Association submission on the establishment of a compensation scheme of last resort.

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the establishment and potential design of a compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR). The SMSF Association’s […]

SMSFs a ‘pioneer group’ for Retirement Income Review

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the “pioneer group” for the retirement income system that can provide invaluable evidence for the Retirement Income Review, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. Commenting […]

SMSF Association Submission on the Retirement Income Review

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Retirement Income Review. The SMSF sector comprises over one quarter of the near $3 […]

SMSF trustees need simpler, cheaper regulation

First published in the Financial Review on 01 February 2020. Looking for straightforward advice and getting tied up in paperwork or high fees? Why it’s time for change There is […]

Financial advice gap adds to retirees’ retirement stress

A key issue confronting an ageing Australian population is the level of unmet financial advice that is making it harder for people to plan their retirement and then execute those […]

SMSF Association submission on the Your Superannuation, Your Choice Bill

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Your Superannuation, Your Choice) Bill 2019. […]

LRBAs valuable asset for SMSFs in accumulation phase

First published in the Financial Review on 15 January 2020. Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have always attracted their share of critics; lack of investment acumen and excessive costs are just […]