Four workshops on the agenda for 2020 National Conference

Delegates attending the SMSF Association National Conference on the Gold Coast from 19-21 February will have a choice of four workshops to attend over the two-and-half day event. The workshops […]

Call to phase out limited licensing and set up new advice system

The SMSF Association wants limited licensing phased out and a new advice framework established to better meet the needs of self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees. In its 2020-21 Budget submission, […]

SMSF Association Budget Submission 2020-2021

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a pre-budget submission for the 2020-21 Federal Budget. As leaders of the SMSF sector, we believe we are able […]

SMSF alert on potential to lose tax breaks

First published in the Financial Review on 04 January 2020. DIY super fund trustees need to be aware of new legislation relating to a fund’s expenditure and income. Some self-managed superannuation […]

The do’s and don’ts of property investing for SMSFs

First published in the Financial Review on 04 December 2019. Self Managed Super Fund trustees are no different to many other Australians – they relish the opportunity to invest in […]

New FASEA code could spell trouble for SMSF trustees

First published in the Financial Review on 29 November 2019.  Changed adviser rules could lead to self-managed superannuation funds missing out on valuable advice. Changed adviser rules could lead to […]

SMSF Association submission on Non-Arm’s Length Income (NALI) and Expenditure (NALE) – LCR 2019/D3 and PCG 2019/D6

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on LCR 2019/D3. We are generally supportive of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) efforts to provide some […]

2020 National Conference to ‘crystal ball’ super in 2030

The superannuation landscape in 2030 will be the theme of the SMSF Association’s Thought Leadership Breakfast at the National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre […]

Typical SMSF costs ‘less than $5000’ a year to run

First published in the Financial Review on 06 November 2019. Software providers to DIY funds say annual operating costs are much lower than the $13,900 cited by ASIC. What does […]

Research shows SMSFs continuing to diversify

First published in the Brisbane Times on 06 November 2019. It’s time to call a spade a shovel When the two latest controversies surrounding Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) – single-asset […]