SMSF Association gives final elder abuse report seal of approval

The Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) recommendations in its final report on elder abuse are positive steps towards helping mitigate the risks that could face ageing self-managed super fund (SMSF) […]

Deadline looms for SMSFs wanting to take advantage of higher caps

SMSF trustees looking to take advantage of the higher contribution caps for concessional and non-concessional contributions that end on 30 June 2017 need to ensure any additional money is in […]

Governance professional joins SMSF Association Board

The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn FitzRoy, an experienced non-executive director and governance professional, to its Board of Directors. Robyn, who is currently a Non-Executive […]

Future of Financial Advice Post-Implementation review

Treasury is seeking stakeholder submissions on a Consultation Paper prepared as part of a Post Implementation Review (PIR) in relation to the following five measures enacted as part of the […]

Trustees running out of time to be compliant as 30 June deadline looms

SMSF trustees need to act quickly to ensure their funds comply with the new superannuation rules before they take effect on 1 July 2017. The SMSF Association is urging any […]

Technical Day gives delegates early chance to discuss super changes

The SMSF Association Technical Day will be one of the first superannuation conference offerings in the post 1 July super landscape, giving members the opportunity to discuss the new measures […]

ATO decision gets thumbs up

The SMSF Association has welcomed the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) decision to extend the lodgement date for self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) annual returns for 2015-16 to 30 June 2017. Both the […]

SMSF Association welcomes downsizing initiative to let people top up super

The Federal Government’s decision to allow people aged 65 and over to downsize their homes and make a non-concessional contribution (NCC) of up to $300,000 to their super fund has […]

2017-18 Federal Budget Update

SMSF Association Submission The Treasurer, Scott Morrison, has handed down the 2017-18 Federal Budget tonight. The SMSF Association’s Head of Policy, Jordan George, was in Canberra having spent today in […]

SMSF Association submission on integrity of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements draft legislation

SMSF Association Submission We are pleased that the Government has followed suggestions made by the SMSF Association in our recent correspondence with the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services regarding […]