Growing focus on improving SMSF specialist advice welcomed

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There is a growing recognition of the critical importance of ensuring that self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees have access to specialist SMSF advice, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “This

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Lower fees valid reason to increase size of SMSFs

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The SMSF Association says lower fees is the key reason why the legislation increasing the size of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) from four to six members should become law.

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Increasing SMSF members from four to six gets green light

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The SMSF Association welcomes the introduction of a Bill into Parliament that will increase the maximum number of allowable members in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) from four to six.

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Government urged to cut the red tape afflicting financial advice  

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To make professional financial advice more affordable and accessible in a post COVID-19 recovery, the SMSF Association is calling on the Federal Government to reduce red tape around the delivery

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Call to open up infrastructure investment to all super funds

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The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are urging the reconstituted National COVID-19 Commission (NCC) Advisory Board and the National Cabinet to expand the role that superannuation funds

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Cutting red tape for financial advice will aid economic recovery

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The SMSF Association fully supports the Federal Government’s stated ambition to grow Australia out of debt in the wake of the COVID-19 induced recession – and cutting the red tape

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SMSF specialists thirsty for knowledge sign up for Tech Day

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The SMSF Association Technical Day, being held virtually on 29 July, has attracted more than 700 SMSF specialists and other interested participants who are looking for guidance on the many

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SMSF sector loses valued servant with Peter Hogan retiring

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Peter Hogan, Head of Technical for the SMSF Association and a highly respected and revered SMSF specialist, is retiring after four years in the role, effective 30 September. A lawyer by training, Hogan

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ATO figures throw fresh light on SMSF operating expenses

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The ATO’s 2017-18 Statistical Overview of SMSFs shows the median “operating expense” of SMSFs is $3,923 a year, a more appropriate indication of their basic operating cost compared with the $13,900 total

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Technical Day agenda adds concurrent stream, thought leadership

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The SMSF Association Technical Day will be bigger and better in 2020 – COVID-19 notwithstanding. The addition of a concurrent stream means there will be more sessions delivered than ever

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