Proposal to outlaw ‘hawking’ of financial products gets thumbs up

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The draft legislation that seeks to implement the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendation to outlaw the “hawking” of financial products has the backing of the SMSF Association. As part of

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Coronavirus, rate cut, ATO guide highlight need for specialist advice

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The economic and market fallout from concerns about the global coronavirus outbreak, the RBA rate cut and recent ATO investment strategy guidance sends a stark message to self-managed super fund

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Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February

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SMSFs a ‘pioneer group’ for Retirement Income Review

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the “pioneer group” for the retirement income system that can provide invaluable evidence for the Retirement Income Review, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. Commenting on the

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Financial advice gap adds to retirees’ retirement stress 

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A key issue confronting an ageing Australian population is the level of unmet financial advice that is making it harder for people to plan their retirement and then execute those

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Four workshops on the agenda for 2020 National Conference

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Delegates attending the SMSF Association National Conference on the Gold Coast from 19-21 February will have a choice of four workshops to attend over the two-and-half day event. The workshops

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2020 National Conference to ‘crystal ball’ super in 2030

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The superannuation landscape in 2030 will be the theme of the SMSF Association’s Thought Leadership Breakfast at the National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21

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ASIC Fact Sheet on SMSFs lacks balance

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Fact Sheet, “Self-Managed Super Funds: Are they for you?” provides a timely warning about the need to get specialist advice before establishing an

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SMSF Association Board appoints Robin Bowerman

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The SMSF Association Board has appointed Robin Bowerman as its new Chair, effective immediately. Bowerman, who is Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments, has been Vice Chair for the

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Specialist session to be major attraction at 2020 National Conference

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The Specialist-only session will be a major highlight at the SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21 February 2020. SMSF Association CEO

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