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SMSF Association appoints independent director

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The SMSF Association has appointed an independent board director with strong credentials in finance, governance, risk management and regulatory change. Cath Mulcare, who has been Chief Financial Officer of Defence

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24 Aug 2015

SMSFA lauds Senate decision to review super imbalances

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Senate’s decision to ask the Economics Reference Committee to examine the disparity between male and female superannuation savings. The inquiry is expected to report by

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20 Aug 2015

SMSF specialists to ‘benefit’ as young trustee numbers grow

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Younger Australians are increasingly attracted to self-managed super funds – and that spells good news for SMSF specialist advisors. The 2015 Intimate with Self-Managed Superannuation report found that most young

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18 Aug 2015

Argyle Lawyers predicts SMSF litigation to increase

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Litigation claims in the superannuation industry are increasing, and it’s a trend that’s unlikely to change. Peter Bobbin, Managing Principal, Argyle Lawyers, told the SMSF Association State Technical Conferences that

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06 Aug 2015

Successful SMSF sector ‘target’ for industry disruptors

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The very success of the SMSF sector in recent years makes it a lucrative target that SMSF service providers simply cannot afford to ignore if they are to survive. Darren

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05 Aug 2015

SMSF Association optimistic about LRBA compromise

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The SMSF Association is confident a compromise position can be found on Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) in the wake of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) recommendation to ban borrowing

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29 Jul 2015

SMSF trustees looking for advice relationships

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A new breed of SMSF trustee who is open to an advice relationship is emerging, according to the latest research report from nabtrade and the SMSF Association. The report, the

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28 Jul 2015

SMSF Association launches brand new accreditation program

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The SMSF Association has launched the SMSF Practitioner (SSPTM) accreditation program specifically designed to independently validate foundation SMSF knowledge and practical skills. The program, which begins on August 10, will

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24 Jul 2015

ASIC move on auditor gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association is pleased that ASIC is actively policing the register of approved SMSF auditors as evidenced by the recent disqualification of an SMSF auditor under the SIS Act.

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20 Jul 2015

Government move to appoint independent directors, chair to APRA funds gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association supports the Federal Government’s proposed legislation requiring APRA-regulated funds to have one third of their directors independent, as well as an independent chair. The Association’s CEO/Managing Director

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29 Jun 2015

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