Bipartisan support needed as NALE rules lambasted

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Addressing the 2022 SMSF Association National Conference, which kicked off at the Adelaide Convention Centre this morning, SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director of Policy & Education, Peter Burgess has taken aim

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SMSF Association National Conference demonstrates appetite for return to major live events

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SMSF Association CEO John Maroney and Association Chair Scott Hay-Bartlem warmly welcomed a strong delegation of over 950 multidisciplinary SMSF professionals from across the country at the opening of the

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Star SMSF Specialists celebrated as 18th National Conference commences

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The SMSF Association 18th Annual National Conference opened this evening with the SMSF Association Fellows Function, recognising the crucial role the 83 SMSF Association Fellows played through the pandemic and the importance

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Best practice advice top of SMSF mindset as heavyweights join the SMSF Association National Conference

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The demand for retirement advice overshadows most other areas of financial advice, but the costs, complexity, and lack of adviser tools often drive advisers away. If the need to evolve

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Extension of temporary cut in pension drawdown rates welcomed

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The Federal Government’s decision to extend the temporary reduction in superannuation pension drawdown rates has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Announced as part of a 2022-23 Federal Budget that saw

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Move to reform NALI rules get thumbs up

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The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement that the Federal Government will consult with industry on appropriate amendments to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules to ensure they operate as intended.

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SMSF Association welcomes Michelle Levy’s Review appointment  

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The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of Allens Partner Michelle Levy to lead a review of regulations overseeing the financial advice industry. “A specialist in superannuation, life insurance, distribution and financial services

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SMSF Association opposes cap on super balances

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The SMSF Association remains opposed to a cap on superannuation balances. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: “We do not and have never supported such a cap. “These balances are

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Taking a knife to red tape on the 2022 National Conference agenda

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The vexing issue of red tape and how to cut it will come under the microscope at the 2022 SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre

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Changes to performance calculations cautiously welcomed

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The SMSF Association welcomes adjustments made by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to align their SMSF performance calculations more closely with the methodology used by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

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