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Chalmers appointment to keep super, financial services a priority

From SMSF Association

The promotion of Dr Jim Chalmers to the Shadow Cabinet as spokesperson for Superannuation and Financial Services is further recognition of the importance of these policy areas, as well as

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16 Oct 2015

SuperStream – up to scratch or down the drain for SMSFs

From SMSF Association

It is imperative that SMSF trustees have an active electronic service address (ESA) to ensure they are compliant with SuperStream, says Graeme Colley, the SMSF Association’s Director of Technical and

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02 Oct 2015

SMSFA wants fresh look at how super tax concessions measured

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has called for a total rethink about how the Government costs superannuation tax concessions. In its submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and

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30 Sep 2015

SMSF Association pays tribute to Ripoll’s contribution to industry

From SMSF Association

Labor parliamentarian Bernie Ripoll has made a valuable contribution to the financial services and superannuation industries, both in Government and Opposition, says the SMSF Association. Association Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

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29 Sep 2015

Cabinet appointments send the right signal to SMSF sector

From SMSF Association

Having the portfolio of Assistant Treasurer in Cabinet and combined with Small Business is a very positive development for the self-managed super sector, says SMSF Association Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

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22 Sep 2015

APRA funds should heed ASIC warning on misleading their members

From SMSF Association

ASIC’s warning to APRA-regulated funds about potential misleading statements to new and existing members demonstrates these institutions need to stay between the regulatory goalposts, says SMSF Association Chief Executive Officer/Managing

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18 Sep 2015

Specialists to hone practical skills at SMSFA National Conference

From SMSF Association

Specialist members will have the opportunity to participate in practical, hands-on workshops over the two-and-half days of the SMSF Association 2016 National Conference being held in Adelaide from February 17-19.

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08 Sep 2015

SMSF Association takes issue with CEDA on housing, contributions

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association says CEDA’s contribution to the retirement income system debate “misses the mark” in two important respects – recommending first home buyers have access to their super and

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03 Sep 2015

Market turmoil highlights need for SMSFs to have written investment strategy

From SMSF Association

The market turmoil of recent days has underpinned the critical importance of SMSF trustees having a written investment strategy, says Graeme Colley, Director, Technical and Professional Standards, of the SMSF

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31 Aug 2015

Time running out for accountants wanting to be licensed

From SMSF Association

Accountants are fast running out of time to become licensed, warns the SMSF Association’s Head of Education Services Liz Ward and Licensing for Accountants CEO Kath Bowler. “July 1 next

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27 Aug 2015

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