Introduction of super legislation provides important certainty: SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has welcomed the Government’s introduction of its superannuation legislation to Parliament as a step towards greater certainty for SMSF trustees and their advisers, says SMSF Association Managing

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SMSF trustees advised to ignore market uncertainty post-US poll

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The best defence for SMSF trustees in the wake of any market volatility caused by the US presidential election is having a clearly defined, well-rounded and long-term investment strategy, says

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Research shows ‘strong argument’ to lift concessional cap

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The SMSF Association has produced compelling evidence that the Federal Government should increase the concessional contribution cap for people aged 50 and over and extend the carry forward of concessional

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Women taking ‘more active role’ in superannuation

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Women are increasingly confident of taking control of their superannuation, making it imperative for government to create the legislative and regulatory environment that further encourages them to do so, says

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ATO ruling on LRBAs gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Australian Taxation Office’s Tax Determination on related-party limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) and how they relate to the “safe harbour” guidelines for bringing greater clarity

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Govt policy changes get SMSF Association’s tick of approval

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Government’s proposed changes to their non-concessional contribution (NCC) lifetime cap policy, believing they represent very positive and sensible policy that will reduce administrative complexity and

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Government changes get green light from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association welcomes many elements of the Government’s first tranche of superannuation reforms, believing it will give the system a much-needed confidence boost and provide greater flexibility, fairness and

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Labor’s proposed policy measures ‘cause for concern’

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The SMSF Association is concerned about the Labor Party’s opposition to proposed changes to the superannuation system that will usher in much-needed flexibility and remove layers of complexity and red-tape

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SMSF specialists ‘committed’ to professionalism

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There is a growing commitment by SMSF specialists to be a professional in this critically important superannuation sector, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery. Speaking at the end of

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Report reveals silver lining for trustees in low-interest environment

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The cut in the official interest rate to a new low of 1.5% will hurt SMSF trustees who have large cash balances in retirement phase, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO

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