SMSF Association tax option to underpin equity, sustainability

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Andrea Slattery The SMSF Association wants the tax regimes for superannuation contributions and earnings to remain unchanged, but is prepared to consider a “generous” tax-free threshold for retirement benefits, with

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Co-regulatory approach best way to lift professional standards in financial advice

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The SMSF Association has put its weight behind a co-regulatory approach as the best way to improve professional standards in the financial advice industry. The Association CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery

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All quiet on the superannuation front

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The Federal Government has again made good on its promise not to make any detrimental, unexpected changes to superannuation in its first term of office. In the Budget, handed down

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Technical conferences crucial for SMSF professionals who want to stay abreast of super discussions

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The SMSF Association has prepared a challenging program for its annual State Technical Conference Series that aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of SMSF specialists to assist them provide

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SuperStream is coming and trustees need to be ready

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The deadline for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to be compliant with the SuperStream data standards is fast approaching, and trustees who have not done so need to prepare now. SMSF

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Labor policy key step to develop sustainable, equitable super system: SMSFA

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Labor Party’s latest contribution to the superannuation debate as a key step in developing an equitable and sustainable system. The Association’s CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery

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SMSF Association welcomes Government’s Tax Discussion Paper

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The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has welcomed the release of the federal government’s Tax Discussion Paper by Treasurer Hockey yesterday and said it looked forward to contributing to the debate on Australia’s future

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Keep super’s main goal – ensuring self-sufficiency in retirement 

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Varying proposals for alternative uses for superannuation monies run the serious risk of destroying the primary objective of this compulsory scheme – providing people with income for a secure and

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Senate vote a win for SMSF trustees

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SMSF trustees have notched an important victory with the Senate vote to remove the punitive tax rates on excess non-concessional contributions made to superannuation funds. The SMSF Association CEO/Managing Director

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IGR stresses need to get super policy settings right

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The 2015 Intergenerational Report (IGR) highlights the critical importance of ensuring that the superannuation system can provide income streams for people to fund their retirement, says SMSF Association CEO/Managing Director

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