New name for pre-eminent SMSF organisation reflects sector’s importance

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has changed its name to the SMSF Association, effective immediately. The Managing Director/CEO of the SMSF Association, Andrea Slattery, says: “It’s critical that

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Positive signs for SMSF trustees, says SPAA

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SMSF trustees can now have far greater confidence in their superannuation, both in the accumulation and pension phases, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA). SPAA CEO and Managing

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MLC and SPAA sign new SMSF advice and training commitment

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MLC has announced it has signed a new commitment with the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) to provide advisers with the highest level of SMSF advice accreditation, training and

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

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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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SPAA lauds ASIC move against property investment promoter

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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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Lonsdale looks to SPAA membership and specialisation

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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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SMSFs ‘super ingredient’ in Australia’s high rating

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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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Adviser register should assist consumers: SPAA

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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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SMSFs offering professionals an exciting career path: SPAA

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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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