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 […]
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 […]
SMSF Association invitation for feedback Last Friday, FASEA released their Code of Ethics Guidance. This document aims to assist stakeholders in understanding, interpreting and applying the Code. Compliance with the Code […]
Page updated on 21 October 2019 Despite satisfying ASIC’s requirements and receiving in-principle approval, the Associations that were working to establish a code monitoring body have withdrawn the application for […]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Fact Sheet, “Self-Managed Super Funds: Are they for you?” provides a timely warning about the need to get specialist advice before establishing an […]
First published in the Financial Review on 10 October 2019. Direct property is an investment that self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are likely to consider at some stage. In fact, […]
The SMSF Association Board has appointed Robin Bowerman as its new Chair, effective immediately. Bowerman, who is Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments, has been Vice Chair for the […]
The Specialist-only session will be a major highlight at the SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21 February 2020. SMSF Association […]
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) consultation paper regarding its product intervention power. We […]
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Ending Grandfathered Conflicted Remuneration) Regulations 2019. We support the Royal Commission […]