Productivity Commission correct to focus on advice standards

The Productivity Commission’s decision to follow the SMSF Association’s recommendations to opt for higher SMSF advice standards and reject the minimum balance approach as the better option for ensuring the […]

Court decisions a sharp reminder of SMSF trustee responsibilities

First published in the Financial Review on 02 January 2019.  The outcome of two court cases involving self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors will have long-term consequences for SMSF advisers and […]

A landmark code monitoring cooperation agreement announced by professional associations

Six major professional associations representing the financial planning/advice sector have signed an historic cooperation agreement to develop a code monitoring solution for their members. The associations have agreed to work […]

FASEA draft legislation ‘overlooks’ limited licence regime

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) draft legislation for educational standards fails to “appropriately recognise or account for” the limited licence advice regime, particularly for accountants with a […]

SMSF Association submission on FASEA education standards

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard […]

Professional associations deserve green light on CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) that is accredited or delivered by a professional association should automatically be approved by licensees under the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) CPD […]

SMSF Association clocks up policy wins in 2018

The SMSF Association has enjoyed a successful year with its advocacy work, benefiting both its members and the broader self-managed super fund community, says Association CEO John Maroney. “There’s no […]

National Conference to throw spotlight on Royal Commission

The findings and recommendations of the Financial Services Royal Commission will go under the microscope at the SMSF Association 2019 National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition […]

SMSF Association Submission on the work and training requirement legislative instrument

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) work and training (‘Professional Year’) requirement legislative instrument. […]

SMSF Association submission on provisional relevant provider term.

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) Provisional Relevant Provider Term Legislative Instrument. We have […]