SMSFs continue to invest in assets they understand

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SMSF trustees are still consistently investing in assets they understand and can trade easily, says Peter Hogan, Head of Technical at the SMSF Association. “Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures show

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02 Nov 2016

SMSFs rigorously regulated, says SMSF Association

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The fact self-managed super funds (SMSFs) don’t come under APRA’s regulatory umbrella often gives the false impression that this superannuation sector is unregulated, says SMSF Association Head of Policy Jordan

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28 Oct 2016

Move to lift professional standards of financial advisors backed

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The SMSF Association strongly endorses the Federal Government’s decision to legislate to improve the professional standards of financial advisors. Association Head of Policy Jordan George says improving the educational and

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19 Oct 2016

Research shows ‘strong argument’ to lift concessional cap

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The SMSF Association has produced compelling evidence that the Federal Government should increase the concessional contribution cap for people aged 50 and over and extend the carry forward of concessional

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14 Oct 2016

Women taking ‘more active role’ in superannuation

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Women are increasingly confident of taking control of their superannuation, making it imperative for government to create the legislative and regulatory environment that further encourages them to do so, says

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06 Oct 2016

ATO ruling on LRBAs gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Australian Taxation Office’s Tax Determination on related-party limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) and how they relate to the “safe harbour” guidelines for bringing greater clarity

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30 Sep 2016

Govt policy changes get SMSF Association’s tick of approval

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Government’s proposed changes to their non-concessional contribution (NCC) lifetime cap policy, believing they represent very positive and sensible policy that will reduce administrative complexity and

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16 Sep 2016

Government changes get green light from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association welcomes many elements of the Government’s first tranche of superannuation reforms, believing it will give the system a much-needed confidence boost and provide greater flexibility, fairness and

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08 Sep 2016

Keeping the peace aim of good estate planning

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The goal of good estate planning is to avoid arguments after someone’s death, Scott Hay-Bartlem, a partner at the Cooper Grace Ward law firm and SMSF Association Specialist told the

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30 Aug 2016

Labor’s proposed policy measures ‘cause for concern’

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The SMSF Association is concerned about the Labor Party’s opposition to proposed changes to the superannuation system that will usher in much-needed flexibility and remove layers of complexity and red-tape

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26 Aug 2016