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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SMSF member increase to provide greater flexibility and choice

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The Parliament has passed legislation allowing an increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six – a Federal Government initiative the SMSF Association welcomes. If the

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Single advice disciplinary body gets SMSF Association’s support

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The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the establishment of a single advice disciplinary body, calling it a critical reform for the financial advice sector. SMSF Association CEO John

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Technical Summit delegates to get Federal Budget updates

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The 2021-22 Federal Budget has given the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit a cutting edge as delegates will get the opportunity to hear the ramifications of one of the most significant

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SMSF Association measures adopted in positive Budget for SMSFs

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The SMSF Association has applauded measures in this year’s Federal Budget that aim to reduce complexity and make it easier for older Australians to top up their superannuation. Commenting on

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Technical Summit returns to face-to-face forum with focus on workshops

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The SMSF Association Technical Summit will be a face-to-face event as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The premium event will include a highly interactive workshop discussion and problem-solving Summit on 21-22 July

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Virtual National Conference huge hit with delegates

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The SMSF Association National Conference ticked all the boxes with the two-day event attracting more than 1,100 registrations from every state and territory, over 9,500 hours of sessions viewed and

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Retirement Income Review to be dissected at National Conference

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Industry experts will dissect the Retirement Income Review (RIR) report that was handed down late last year at the 2021 SMSF Association National Conference being held virtually on 16 and

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Government urged to use Budget to reduce super complexity

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The Federal Government is being urged to use the 2021-22 Budget to reduce complexity in the retirement income system. In its submission, the SMSF Association says the Retirement Income Review found

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Regulatory system for financial advice failing consumers

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The SMSF Association says the current regulatory system is failing consumers with an outdated compliance regime, impost from Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs) and the operation of scaled advice the

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