Morrison and O’Dwyer appointments bring stability to super

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The SMSF Association congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP in their re-appointment to the Treasury and the Revenue and Financial Services portfolios in the... Read more continue reading

Statement from the FSC on the new Turnbull Ministry

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Turnbull government’s re-appointment of the Hon Scott Morrison as Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer with the new title of the Minister for Revenue... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes Federal Coalition victory

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has acknowledged the Federal Coalition’s election win and wishes success for the Prime Minister, The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, MP in leading the 45th Australian... Read more continue reading

Transition period for recognised accountants providing SMSF related financial product advice has ended

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On 30 June 2016, the transitional period for recognised accountants who provide self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) related financial advice ended. Recognised accountants who lodged applications with ASIC between 1 July... Read more continue reading

Election highlights need to set long-term super goals

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It is imperative that the new government moves quickly to set the long-term goals for superannuation, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery. “It has been the Association’s long-term policy... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints manager with wide SMSF skills to corporate development position

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Jameson as General Manager Corporate Development. He will be based in Sydney. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says... Read more continue reading

AFA – Professional Standards improvements

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has outlined its recommendations to Treasury on draft legislation and regulations to help facilitate standards in the Australian advice profession. In its submission titled... Read more continue reading

AFA to unveil new focus on adaptive change

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The AFA will be unveiling its new focus for the year ahead – Adaptive Change: Taking Advice Beyond the Horizon – at the AFA National Practioner Roadshow due to roll... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for 2016 Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and founding partner the Asia Insurance Review are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2016 Australian Insurance Industry... Read more continue reading

SuperStream extension gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The decision by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to extend the deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO... Read more continue reading