Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones to address delegates at the SMSF Association National Conference

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The SMSF Association is excited to announce Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones will be providing a special address at this year’s National Conference being

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LRBA findings welcomed with ‘no material risk’ for SMSFs found

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The SMSF Association welcomes the findings from the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) report that limited resource borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) pose no material risk to the superannuation or broader financial

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The SMSF Association remains resolutely opposed to a cap on superannuation balances

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SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: “We do not and have never supported a cap on superannuation balances. The small number of SMSFs with extremely large balances are a legacy

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Specialist advisers have critical role safeguarding investors from scams

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As part of Scam Awareness Week, the SMSF Association is calling on its members to take a leading role in educating clients on the growing risk of scams and how

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Putting the buzz into the National Conference

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One of the key takeaways from the last two years globally has been the benefit of knowledge-sharing to rapidly discover, develop and advance. The SMSF Association is tapping into this

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The SMSF Association’s 2022-23 Budget summary: Delivering certainty

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The Federal Budget, the second for 2022 and the first by the Albanese Labour Government, has delivered certainty for the SMSF sector. Key Points Three-year SMSF audits policy cancelled In

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Proposed compensation scheme enhances consumer protection

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The Federal Government’s compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR) provides an important, new layer of consumer protection, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Association has consistently supported measures seeking

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Legacy pensions and rules for non-residents head Budget submission

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The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government to address two critical issues – legacy pensions and extending the temporary absence rule for non-residents – in its 2022-23 Federal Budget.

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Quality of Advice Proposal Paper offers pathway for advice industry

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The Quality of Advice Review Proposal Paper offers a pathway for the advice industry to be able to focus on consumer outcomes and not be burdened with excessive regulation, says

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e-learning modules designed for SMSF specialists now available

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The 2022-23 edition of the SMSF Association’s SMSF e-learning modules, incorporating the latest legislative changes, tax thresholds and industry developments, is now available for professionals. SMSF Association Deputy CEO and Director

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