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SMSF Association refutes ‘heaps of consultation’ claim on Division 296

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The SMSF Association refutes claims made this morning by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the Government’s proposed new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m followed extensive industry consultation, and that

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24 Jan 2025

SMSF Association celebrates legacy pension amnesty as a win for retirees

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The SMSF Association has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to fast track the implementation of a legacy pension amnesty. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess says this is an early Christmas

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11 Dec 2024

SMSF Association supports push for affordable and accessible financial advice

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The SMSF Association says the framework outlined in the second tranche of the Government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reform package lays the groundwork for reducing the cost and improving

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05 Dec 2024

Self managed super funds surpass $1 trillion milestone, highlighting the strength and professionalism of the sector

From Altair Asset Management Aon Risk Solutions Ardea Investment Management Barclays BusinessBlades CANSTAR CleverSuper Deutsche Bank Eureka Whittaker Macnaught SMSF Association

The self managed super fund (SMSF) sector has notched up a significant milestone following the release of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) September 2024 quarter SMSF statistics which show total

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27 Nov 2024

Super professionals to unlock collective potential at 2025 SMSF Association National Conference

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With cross-disciplinary collaboration more essential than ever, the SMSF Association is excited to bring together top industry minds at its 2025 National Conference, being held at the Melbourne Convention and

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13 Nov 2024

SMSF Association appoints three new Board directors

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, Meg Heffron, Brett Griffiths and Lachlan Sue, collectively bringing to the board over 50 years of SMSF

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30 Oct 2024

Senate must oppose deeply flawed new super tax

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The SMSF Association is urging the Senate to reject legislation that will inflict a higher tax rate on the earnings of superannuation balances exceeding $3 million after it passed without

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11 Oct 2024

SMSF Association applauds government’s draft regulations to exit legacy retirement products: A major win for the sector

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The SMSF Association’s long-running campaign to allow individuals to exit certain legacy retirement products has taken a giant step forward with the Government’s decision to release draft regulations for discussion

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19 Sep 2024

Education key to shielding Australians from growing risk of scams

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The SMSF Association is urging its members to educate their clients about the risks of scams and how to correctly identify and report them. As part of Scam Awareness Week,

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29 Aug 2024

Keddie Waller appointed as Policy Manager at SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has appointed Keddie Waller as Policy Manager, strengthening its advocacy and policy work at a time of significant government reforms impacting the SMSF sector. Keddie is highly

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22 Aug 2024

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