National Conference has sharp focus on technical issues

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The SMSF Association has constructed an exciting technical program for its annual National Conference that is attracting enormous interest from SMSF specialists and advisers hungry for knowledge about how to

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COVID-19 relief for SMSFs may require specialist input 

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The various relief measures implemented by the Federal Government in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and extended into the 2021-22 financial year have highlighted the need for SMSF specialist

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Specialist advisers have key role to play in preventing scams

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SMSF specialist advisers can play a critical role in assisting trustees and self-directed investors avoid cybercrime and investment scams. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says: “Scams Awareness Week, which launched

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SMSFs exemption from retirement income strategy legislation gets thumbs up

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The SMSF Association has thrown its in principle support behind the Government’s decision to remove SMSFs from the legislative requirement for trustees to develop a retirement income strategy for fund

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Major education partnerships announced to enhance SMSF Professionalism

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The SMSF Association has announced two new major education pathways for its coveted SMSF Specialist Advisor designation (SSATM). The SMSF Association has entered into new partnership agreements with Kaplan Professional

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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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Caution urged on 20% threshold proposal for auditor referral fees

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The SMSF Association is urging caution on introducing a 20% threshold for auditor referral fees as outlined in the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s draft amendments to the APES 110 Code

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ASIC levy relief for advisers gets thumbs up

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to provide temporary and targeted relief on ASIC levies for financial advisers. The decision means the ASIC levies charged for personal advice to

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Measured approach needed to retirement income covenant

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The SMSF Association is calling for a measured approach to the introduction of the proposed retirement income covenant for superannuation fund trustees. In response to Treasury’s recent position paper, the

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Technical Summit agenda hits the right notes for SMSF specialists

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The SMSF Association’s annual Technical Summit is always replete with topical issues presented by industry experts – and this year’s virtual event is no different. Association CEO John Maroney says

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