SMSF Association gives final elder abuse report seal of approval

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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)... Read more continue reading

Deadline looms for SMSFs wanting to take advantage of higher caps

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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... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism. No stranger to the Association or... Read more continue reading

Governance professional joins SMSF Association Board

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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... Read more continue reading

Financial planners up for the challenge at FPA Professionals Congress in Hobart

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced registrations are now open for the 2017 FPA Professionals Congress, to be held in Hobart from 22-24 November. Amid the spectacular... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism. No stranger to the Association or... Read more continue reading

New education standards a hot topic as FPA Roadshow gathers momentum

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Financial planners continue to gather for the 2017 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) National Roadshow, taking place at 33 locations around the country. This week, the Roadshow visits six... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces new President, Deputy President and welcomes new Board members at AGM

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) yesterday announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that Allan Reynolds, Executive General Manager – NZ + Direct at Steadfast... Read more continue reading

New voice for one million SMSF members

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Two associations that speak for Australia’s one million self-managed super fund members are merging to create an even stronger united voice. The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) is Australia’s... Read more continue reading

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

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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... Read more continue reading