Removal of tax on unrealised capital gains and commitment to consult gets strong tick of approval

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The SMSF Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Government to scrap its proposal to tax unrealised superannuation capital gains. In a statement released yesterday, the Government also announced... Read more continue reading

From the outback to the ocean: meet the five 2025 ReCALIbrate recipients strengthening the future of risk advice

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From rural Queensland to the Perth coast, five remarkable women are being recognised through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program, each carving a unique path in financial risk advice. Now in its... Read more continue reading

FAAA Value of Advice Index highlights stability for advised Australians during a turbulent year

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Australians who have a financial adviser are markedly more confident in their financial outlook and perceived quality of life, according to the FAAA’s 2025 Value of Advice Index. This is despite... Read more continue reading

ATO’s final NALI and contributions rulings provide welcome clarity – but missed opportunities remain

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The ATO’s long-awaited rulings on non-arm’s length income (LCR 2021/2) and contributions (TR 2010/1) have provided long-sought clarity on several critical issues, says SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess. “These rulings... Read more continue reading

New speaker announced for FAAA Congress 2025 – early bird closing 30 September  

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Early bird pricing for this year’s Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will finish on 30 September. The Congress, being held in Perth from 18 to 20 November, will have... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for the 2025 FAAA Awards

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The FAAA has unveiled the finalists for the FAAA annual awards, with the winners set to be announced at this year’s Gala Dinner at the Perth Congress on 19 November... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association supports review of the ATO’s regulation of SMSFs

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The SMSF Association supports the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) proposed performance audit of the ATO’s regulation of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). Association CEO, Peter Burgess, says the timing is... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF unveils 2025 flagship Australian Liability Conference Program: Leading experts on emerging risks

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced the expert speaker lineup for the 2025 Australian Liability Conference, which will bring together leading voices to... Read more continue reading

Rental crisis worsens as more investors exit the market – 2025 PIPA Investor Survey

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Australia’s rental market is under mounting pressure as a record number of property investors exit the sector, driven by rising costs, legislative uncertainty, and concerns over proposed federal tax reforms.... Read more continue reading

Cost of CSLR special levy, should be a shared responsibility says SMSF Association

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The most efficient and equitable way to fund the special levy needed to meet the shortfall in consumers’ unpaid compensation claims is to spread it across all Australian Financial Complaints... Read more continue reading