SMSFs ‘unfairly targeted’ over property investment

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) investing in residential housing have not been a “market mover” in this property sector, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “When the Sydney and Melbourne property

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Elder abuse ‘needs’ a national approach

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to adopt a national approach to the issue of elder abuse. The Attorney-General, Christian Porter, has announced that the Council of Attorneys-General

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AFCA to expand SMSF members’ ability to resolve grievances

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The SMSF Association strongly supports the setting up the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) as a significant step in protecting the rights of all SMSF members. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney

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Draft TRIS legislation gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The Government’s decision to release exposure draft legislation to ensure that a Reversionary Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS) automatically transfers to eligible dependants on the death of the primary

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ATO decision to defer lodgement date for SMSFs lauded

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) decision to defer the lodgment date of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) for the 2016-17 financial year. The new deadline for lodging

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SMSF returns match APRA counterparts

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Returns from the SMSF sector were on a par with the APRA- regulated superannuation sector in 2015-16 – welcome news for the more than 1.1 million people who chose to manage

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Call to lift super restrictions on SMSF members working overseas

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Legislative restrictions effectively compel Australians who have self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and are temporarily living overseas to switch to an APRA-regulated fund while they are outside the country, says SMSF

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SMSF industry still coming to grips with super changes

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The SMSF industry is still working through the far-reaching policy and legislative changes that took effect on 1 July 2017, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. He says the changes

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Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg announced as keynote speakers for SMSFA National Conference 2018.    

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The SMSF Association has confirmed its keynote speakers for the SMSF Association National Conference 2018 – Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg. Speaking on Thursday 15th February, Adam Spencer will encourage audience

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December Transfer Balance Cap deadline looms

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SMSF trustees need to ensure that their funds comply with the Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) rules before the transitional period runs out on 31 December. The SMSF Association is recommending

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