National Conference helps advisors address super changes

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The 2017 SMSF Association National Conference gave advisors a theoretical understanding and practical experience in what’s required to successfully navigate the superannuation changes for clients before the 30 June 2017

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PM acknowledges critical role of SMSF sector

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The Prime Minister, Malcom Turnbull, has publicly identified the SMSF system as a key pillar of the superannuation system, and the SMSF Association’s role as critical in achieving that outcome,

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Super changes key issue at SMSFA National Conference

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SMSF specialists attending this year’s National Conference will get the opportunity to be fully briefed on the recent changes to superannuation, many of which take effect from 1 July 2017.

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SMSFA gives thumbs up for improved financial advice standards

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The SMSF Association welcomes the parliamentary approval of the Government’s legislation that aims to improve the educational and ethical standards of financial advisors. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial

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SMSF Association appoints a new CEO

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce that John Maroney has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective from May 2017. He succeeds Andrea Slattery, who has been the sole CEO

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Adequacy concept critical to Superannuation Objective 

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The SMSF Association says it is essential that the concept of adequacy be included in the Superannuation Objective to help ensure people have a secure and dignified retirement. In its

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SMSFs better placed to monitor employer contributions

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Members of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have a number of advantages over other superannuation funds via their direct involvement with their own fund to ensure they receive all employer contributions,

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SMSF Association 2017 National Conference to put spotlight on wide-ranging super changes

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The premier event on the self-managed super fund calendar, the SMSF Association National Conference, will be in Melbourne from 15-17 February 2017. SMSF Association managing director/CEO Andrea Slattery said the

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SMSF members urged to seek appropriate and qualified advice now as changes to super rules pass through Parliament

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The SMSF Association welcomes the passage of the legislation implementing the Government’s superannuation reforms through both Houses of Parliament unamended. Andrea Slattery, SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO, said that this gives

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Financial advice legislation an important step in the right direction

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The SMSF Association welcomes yesterday’s introduction by the Government of its legislation to lift the education and ethical standards of financial advisors. “This legislation is a critical step in lifting the

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