SPAA welcomes Ripoll appointment to superannuation post

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The high priority accorded superannuation with the announcement of Labor’s shadow ministry has been welcomed by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA). SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery says: “Labor has

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Keep SMSF property investment in perspective, says SPAA

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The role that self managed super funds (SMSFs) are playing in the current surge in residential property prices needs to be kept in perspective, says Graeme Colley, Director Technical and Professional Standards, of

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SPAA gearing up for 2014 National Conference

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Planning is underway for the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA) National Conference to be held in Brisbane at the Convention & Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 February 2014. Following on from

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SPAA welcomes ASIC SMSF Consultation Paper

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) welcomed the release of a consultation paper by ASIC on SMSF disclosure requirements and costs. SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery said SPAA said: “The

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SPAA looks forward to working with Coalition to improve retirement security

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) is looking forward to working closely with the Coalition Government and is heartened by its pre-election promise of “no unexpected detrimental changes to

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Gatekeepers’ role vital to health of SMSF sector

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) yesterday welcomed ASIC’s acknowledgement of the importance of professional service providers to the SMSF industry. Jordan George, SPAA Senior Manager Technical and Policy,

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SPAA backs ASIC stance on gearing by SMSFs

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) fully supports the strong reservations expressed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) about the aggressive marketing of geared property investment strategies to SMSFs. Jordan

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APRA figures reveal solid SMSF growth

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The self managed super fund (SMSF) sector enjoyed solid growth in 2012-13 with the numbers of funds and assets under management increasing markedly, according to the latest Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) superannuation

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Accountants keen to stay in SMSF space, SPAA poll finds

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One in four accountants who are SPAA members and not operating under a AFSL have decided to apply for a limited licence or become an Authorised Representative (AR) of a

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SPAA welcomes commitment to leave super alone for 5 years

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer Chris Bowen to commit to no major changes to superannuation tax policy for five years. SPAA chief

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