SMSF Association welcomes new body to oversee advisor education, training standards

The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of Catherine Walter as chairperson of the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), as well as the eight appointed directors. The appointments […]

New generation of SMSF investors likely to disrupt the industry

Joint Media Release with CommBank A new generation of SMSF investors is expected to disrupt the industry according to new research from Commonwealth Bank, conducted in partnership with the SMSF […]

Greiner, Ripoll join SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

The appointment of two high-profile public figures to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee emphasises the peak SMSF body’s commitment to getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation […]

SMSF Association strongly opposes making super available for housing

The SMSF Association remains emphatic in its opposition to superannuation being used to assist first home buyers enter the property market. Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says: “It’s been our […]

SMSF Association feedback on the Australian Law Reform Comission’s elder abuse discussion paper

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association (SMSFA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) elder abuse discussion paper. As the peak body representing the SMSF […]

SMSF Association and FSC conference to focus on women’s super issues

The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are joining forces to promote a day-long conference to examine the critical issue of why women retire with superannuation balances substantially […]

National Conference helps advisors address super changes

The 2017 SMSF Association National Conference gave advisors a theoretical understanding and practical experience in what’s required to successfully navigate the superannuation changes for clients before the 30 June 2017 […]

SMSF Association conference gives students practical opportunity to learn

Thirty-five students studying event management and financial services have seized the opportunity to do volunteer work at the SMSF National Conference being held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from […]

Advice providers have critical role in volatile times

Global CEO of Vanguard Investments, Bill McNabb, told SMSF Association delegates at the 2017 National Conference that it is going to take extra care and diligence to navigate through the […]

The Hon Sir Anthony Mason, Patron – Opening Address, SMSF Association 2017 National Conference

SMSF Association National Conference 2017 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Ladies and Gentlemen, As the Patron of the SMSF Association for the past 10 years, it is my […]