Financial services industry invited to join the 2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum 

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The 2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum will be hosted by Ali Moore and broadcast on September 16 from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Entry to the online event is free of

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SMSF Association appoints two Board members

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The SMSF Association has recently appointed two new Board members. They are Professor Deborah Ralston, a former Chair of the Association who stepped down in September 2019 on being appointed

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SMSF Association welcomes release of the 2021 Intergenerational Report

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“The intergenerational report (IGR) clearly illustrates the importance of building superannuation savings to offset the growing liabilities related to an aging population”, according to John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF

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Dr Deborah Ralston announced as Chair of the Household Capital Advisory Board

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Dr Deborah Ralston will take on the role of Chair of the Household Capital Advisory Board from May 2021. Dr Ralston is one of Australia’s preeminent thought leaders in financial

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Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February

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SMSF Association Board appoints Robin Bowerman

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The SMSF Association Board has appointed Robin Bowerman as its new Chair, effective immediately. Bowerman, who is Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments, has been Vice Chair for the

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Alliance welcomes Retirement Income Review

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The independent Review of the Retirement Income System will provide an important opportunity to ensure that Australia’s world-class superannuation and retirement income system continues to evolve in a positive direction

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Tim Costello steps down as Patron of the SMSF Association

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The Reverend Tim Costello AO is stepping down as Patron of the SMSF Association. Costello, who succeeded Sir Anthony Mason, a former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, in

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Labor’s refundable franking credits proposal impacts more lower income-earners than the wealthy – refunds of company paid tax are not a “gift”!

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Labor has released its election costings that show its spending promises will largely be funded by cuts to the incomes of retirees and other lower income shareholders to the value

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Future SMSF pensioners ‘big losers’ under Labor’s franking credits proposal

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The Labor Party’s refundable franking credit proposal will adversely affect pensioners who choose to use a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) to manage their retirement savings, says Professor Deborah Ralston, a

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