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Cormann stance on register gets SPAA’s backing

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The Federal Government’s statement that it is committed to ensuring that the promised register of financial advisors will have to include their qualifications and professional association membership is welcomed by

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03 Dec 2014

ATO figures inject logic into the SMSF debate

From SMSF Association

Industry fears that young people are rushing to set up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are not supported by the latest statistics on this superannuation sector from the Australian Taxation Office.

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01 Dec 2014

Australia-China FTA ‘opens door’ for super, financial services

From SMSF Association

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China has the potential to open up this massive market to Australia’s superannuation and financial services industries, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia

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19 Nov 2014

SPAA trustee education program gets thumbs up from ATO

From SMSF Association

The peak SMSF organisation, the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA), has launched a new SMSF Trustee Education Program. The complimentary, online program, developed to assist trustees better understand their

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14 Nov 2014

SPAA lauds ASIC move against property investment promoter

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the decision by ASIC to take legal action against unlicensed financial advice being provided to existing and potential SMSF trustees. SPAA CEO/Managing

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13 Nov 2014

Lonsdale looks to SPAA membership and specialisation

From SMSF Association

IOOF dealer group, Lonsdale, has committed to the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) to expand its SMSF advice expertise via the SPAA SMSF Specialist Accreditation programs and specialised training

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31 Oct 2014

SMSFs ‘super ingredient’ in Australia’s high rating

From SMSF Association

The Mercer World Pension Index strong tick of approval for Australia’s superannuation system reflects well on the self-managed superannuation sector, says Andrea Slattery, CEO/Managing Director of the SMSF Professionals’ Association

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30 Oct 2014

Adviser register should assist consumers: SPAA

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a register of financial advisers as it should provide practical assistance to consumers wanting financial advice they

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27 Oct 2014

SMSF trustees to take centre stage at SPAA’s 2015 National Conference

From SMSF Association

Understanding the self-managed super fund lifecycle and knowing how to use that knowledge to benefit clients is the theme of the 2015 SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) National Conference

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16 Oct 2014

SMSFs offering professionals an exciting career path: SPAA

From SMSF Association

The SMSF profession that has emerged over the past few years is proving to be a significant new professional career pathway for young Australians, says Andrea Slattery, Chief Executive Officer/Managing

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15 Oct 2014

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