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SMSF Association calls for adviser and administrator access to ATO data

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Giving registered financial advisers access to specific ATO-held information when they provide financial and tax advice to their clients is an important reform that will improve the quality of financial

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07 Mar 2025

SMSF Association National Conference warns accountants to prepare for anti-money laundering reforms

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Accountants need to get on the front foot and prepare for the sweeping reforms in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime taking effect on 1 July 2026, the

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25 Feb 2025

SMSF Association awards outstanding members at 2025 National Conference

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SMSF Association members have been recognised at the 2025 SMSF National Conference for demonstrating excellence in their SMSF capabilities and for their contribution to the SMSF sector. The 2024 CEO Award was posthumously

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21 Feb 2025

SMSF Association National Conference flags key sector risks and the need for urgent action

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There is an urgent need for the Government to prioritise legislative amendments to clarify the operation of wholesale investor rules for SMSFs in the wake of recent determinations by the

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21 Feb 2025

SMSF Association celebrates $1 trillion milestone and key sector reforms

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The sector enjoyed a breakout year in 2024 with total assets invested in SMSFs reaching the $1 trillion milestone, near record numbers of new funds established, and some important legislative

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20 Feb 2025

SMSF sector posed for further growth

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Key superannuation indicators highlighted a thriving SMSF sector that had established a firm foundation for strong growth, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess told delegates attending its National Conference Thought Leadership Breakfast

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20 Feb 2025

New research shows SMSFs outperform over longer period

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Research released yesterday by the University of Adelaide’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows self-managed super funds (SMSFs) on average outperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.2 percentage points over the

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13 Feb 2025

SMSF Association welcomes long-awaited reforms to financial adviser education pathway

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The Federal Government’s decision to reform the educational pathway to become a financial adviser has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Chief Executive Officer Peter Burgess says: “With the number

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11 Feb 2025

SMSF Association calls for urgent action on CSLR

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The SMSF Association is calling for urgent Government action following the release of fresh data from the operator of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) showing a more than

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03 Feb 2025

SMSF Association to tackle growing issue of elder abuse at National Conference

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Financial abuse, particularly elder abuse will come under the microscope at the SMSF Association’s National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 19-21. Association Head

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31 Jan 2025

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