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Labor’s excess dividend imputation credit policy unfairly targets SMSFs

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The SMSF Association strongly opposes the Federal Labor Party’s proposal to cancel cash refunds for excess dividend imputation credits. Association CEO John Maroney says refundable franking credits have been a

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14 Mar 2018

Early release of superannuation needs tighter controls

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The SMSF Association wants tougher controls around the early release of superannuation benefits, says Association CEO John Maroney. In its submission to the Treasury review on the early release of

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13 Mar 2018

ATO appointment sends right signals to SMSF sector

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The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of KPMG Partner Dana Fleming to the role of Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant Commissioner, SMSFs. Fleming, who joined KPMG in 1992 and became Partner

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06 Mar 2018

SMSFs ‘unfairly targeted’ over property investment

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) investing in residential housing have not been a “market mover” in this property sector, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “When the Sydney and Melbourne property

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02 Mar 2018

Elder abuse ‘needs’ a national approach

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to adopt a national approach to the issue of elder abuse. The Attorney-General, Christian Porter, has announced that the Council of Attorneys-General

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22 Feb 2018

AFCA to expand SMSF members’ ability to resolve grievances

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The SMSF Association strongly supports the setting up the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) as a significant step in protecting the rights of all SMSF members. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney

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16 Feb 2018

Banking Royal Commission to put financial advice in the spotlight

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The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services will place ongoing scrutiny on the financial advice industry, Jordan George, SMSF Association, Head of Policy, told its National Conference yesterday. He

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15 Feb 2018

Professor Ralston appointed to chair SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Professor Deborah Ralston as its new chairperson, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Prof Ralston, who joined the board

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15 Feb 2018

Draft TRIS legislation gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The Government’s decision to release exposure draft legislation to ensure that a Reversionary Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS) automatically transfers to eligible dependants on the death of the primary

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15 Feb 2018

ATO decision to defer lodgement date for SMSFs lauded

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) decision to defer the lodgment date of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) for the 2016-17 financial year. The new deadline for lodging

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25 Jan 2018

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