Greiner, Ripoll join SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

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The appointment of two high-profile public figures to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee emphasises the peak SMSF body’s commitment to getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation

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SMSFA strongly opposes making super available for housing

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The SMSF Association remains emphatic in its opposition to superannuation being used to assist first home buyers enter the property market. Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says: “It’s been our

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SMSFA and FSC conference to focus on women’s super issues

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The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are joining forces to promote a day-long conference to examine the critical issue of why women retire with superannuation balances substantially

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National Conference helps advisors address super changes

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The 2017 SMSF Association National Conference gave advisors a theoretical understanding and practical experience in what’s required to successfully navigate the superannuation changes for clients before the 30 June 2017

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SMSFA conference gives students practical opportunity to learn

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Thirty-five students studying event management and financial services have seized the opportunity to do volunteer work at the SMSF National Conference being held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from

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Advice providers have critical role in volatile times

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Global CEO of Vanguard Investments, Bill McNabb, told SMSF Association delegates at the 2017 National Conference that it is going to take extra care and diligence to navigate through the

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PM acknowledges critical role of SMSF sector

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The Prime Minister, Malcom Turnbull, has publicly identified the SMSF system as a key pillar of the superannuation system, and the SMSF Association’s role as critical in achieving that outcome,

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Super changes key issue at SMSFA National Conference

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SMSF specialists attending this year’s National Conference will get the opportunity to be fully briefed on the recent changes to superannuation, many of which take effect from 1 July 2017.

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SMSFA gives thumbs up for improved financial advice standards

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The SMSF Association welcomes the parliamentary approval of the Government’s legislation that aims to improve the educational and ethical standards of financial advisors. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial

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SMSF Association appoints a new CEO

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce that John Maroney has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective from May 2017. He succeeds Andrea Slattery, who has been the sole CEO

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