PM acknowledges critical role of SMSF sector

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The Prime Minister, Malcom Turnbull, has publicly identified the SMSF system as a key pillar of the superannuation system, and the SMSF Association’s role as critical in achieving that outcome,... Read more continue reading

Super changes key issue at SMSFA National Conference

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SMSF specialists attending this year’s National Conference will get the opportunity to be fully briefed on the recent changes to superannuation, many of which take effect from 1 July 2017.... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF and FSC launch Life Insurance Code of Practice training

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), in partnership with the Financial Services Council (FSC), has launched compliance training for the Life Insurance Code of Practice.... Read more continue reading

SMSFA gives thumbs up for improved financial advice standards

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The SMSF Association welcomes the parliamentary approval of the Government’s legislation that aims to improve the educational and ethical standards of financial advisors. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes progress of professional standards bill

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomed the passing of the Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial Advisers Bill 2016 (the Bill) through the Lower House on Tuesday night, with... Read more continue reading

AFA: Advised life insurance still the best consumer option by a mile

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The Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016 (the Bill) has passed through the Senate after two years of difficult debate. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s ongoing advocacy... Read more continue reading

ATO ruling gets the thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has backed the ATO’s decision to give SMSF trustees an extra three months to declare any tax planning schemes where personal services income has been diverted to... Read more continue reading

AFA Genxt Connect Tour kicks off

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s premiere event for progressive financial advisers, the Genxt Connect Tour, will kick off in Hobart on 6 February 2017, with some venues almost sold... Read more continue reading

AFA National Genxt Chair, Ben Nash

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched a new Genxt initiative, the Adviser Peer Pod, ahead of its annual national Genxt Connect Tour. National Genxt Chair, Ben Nash, said... Read more continue reading

Adequacy concept critical to Superannuation Objective 

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The SMSF Association says it is essential that the concept of adequacy be included in the Superannuation Objective to help ensure people have a secure and dignified retirement. In its... Read more continue reading