SMSF members urged to seek appropriate and qualified advice now as changes to super rules pass through Parliament

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The SMSF Association welcomes the passage of the legislation implementing the Government’s superannuation reforms through both Houses of Parliament unamended. Andrea Slattery, SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO, said that this gives... Read more continue reading

Financial advice legislation an important step in the right direction

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The SMSF Association welcomes yesterday’s introduction by the Government of its legislation to lift the education and ethical standards of financial advisors. “This legislation is a critical step in lifting the... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes progress on professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the introduction of the Professional Standards Bill (the Bill) yesterday as another step towards recognising financial advice as a profession and providing greater certainty... Read more continue reading

ASIC scores silver in Workplace Giving Awards 2016

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ASIC’s workplace giving program has been awarded a silver medal in the inaugural Workplace Giving Excellence Awards in Melbourne yesterday. The awards are part of the Australian Charities’ Fund One... Read more continue reading

AFA and Beddoes Institute announce winners of Consumer Choice Awards

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At an inaugural event in Sydney on Tuesday night, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Beddoes Institute announced winners of the new Consumer Choice Awards which recognise the best... Read more continue reading

Introduction of super legislation provides important certainty: SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has welcomed the Government’s introduction of its superannuation legislation to Parliament as a step towards greater certainty for SMSF trustees and their advisers, says SMSF Association Managing... Read more continue reading

FPA Awards shortlist reveals outstanding talent

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the shortlist for all six categories of the 2016 FPA Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and businesses who demonstrate commitment to... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees advised to ignore market uncertainty post-US poll

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The best defence for SMSF trustees in the wake of any market volatility caused by the US presidential election is having a clearly defined, well-rounded and long-term investment strategy, says... Read more continue reading

Senator John Williams guest speaker at Consumer Choice Awards

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Nationals Senator for NSW, Senator John Williams will be guest speaker at the Inaugural Consumer Choice Awards (the Awards) to be held on 15th November at the InterContinental Hotel in... Read more continue reading

SMSFs continue to invest in assets they understand

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SMSF trustees are still consistently investing in assets they understand and can trade easily, says Peter Hogan, Head of Technical at the SMSF Association. “Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures show... Read more continue reading