SMSF specialists ‘committed’ to professionalism

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There is a growing commitment by SMSF specialists to be a professional in this critically important superannuation sector, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery. Speaking at the end of

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TTR strategy ‘valid’ – even after Budget proposals

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A TTR (transfer to retirement) strategy remained valid even if the 2016 Budget proposal to change its tax status became law, Bryan Ashenden, Head of Financial Literacy and Advocacy at

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Report reveals silver lining for trustees in low-interest environment

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The cut in the official interest rate to a new low of 1.5% will hurt SMSF trustees who have large cash balances in retirement phase, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO

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2016 looms as a year for change for SMSF advisors

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SMSF advisors are facing a year of significant change for their clients as the Government seeks to implement its 2016-17 Budget measures to superannuation to meet the 1 July 2017

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ATO program to help safeguard retirement savings lauded

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The SMSF Association applauds the decision by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to launch a program aimed at helping people to safeguard their retirement savings. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea

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SMSF Association welcomes Bowen, Gallagher to shadow roles

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The SMSF Association welcomes and congratulates the Hon Chris Bowen MP who has been re-appointed Labor’s Shadow Treasurer and the Hon Katy Gallagher MP who has been appointed Shadow Minister

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Morrison and O’Dwyer appointments bring stability to super

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The SMSF Association congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP in their re-appointment to the Treasury and the Revenue and Financial Services portfolios in the

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Election highlights need to set long-term super goals

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It is imperative that the new government moves quickly to set the long-term goals for superannuation, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery. “It has been the Association’s long-term policy

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SMSF Association appoints manager with wide SMSF skills to corporate development position

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Jameson as General Manager Corporate Development. He will be based in Sydney. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says

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SuperStream extension gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The decision by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to extend the deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO

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