SMSFs a ‘pioneer group’ for Retirement Income Review

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the “pioneer group” for the retirement income system that can provide invaluable evidence for the Retirement Income Review, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. Commenting on the

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Financial advice gap adds to retirees’ retirement stress 

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A key issue confronting an ageing Australian population is the level of unmet financial advice that is making it harder for people to plan their retirement and then execute those

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Four workshops on the agenda for 2020 National Conference

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Delegates attending the SMSF Association National Conference on the Gold Coast from 19-21 February will have a choice of four workshops to attend over the two-and-half day event. The workshops

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2020 National Conference to ‘crystal ball’ super in 2030

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The superannuation landscape in 2030 will be the theme of the SMSF Association’s Thought Leadership Breakfast at the National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21

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ASIC Fact Sheet on SMSFs lacks balance

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Fact Sheet, “Self-Managed Super Funds: Are they for you?” provides a timely warning about the need to get specialist advice before establishing an

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Specialist session to be major attraction at 2020 National Conference

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The Specialist-only session will be a major highlight at the SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21 February 2020. SMSF Association CEO

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SMSF licensed advice needs in-depth review

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The independent Review into the effectiveness of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) provides an opportunity to identify some of the impediments in the regulatory advice system that prevents SMSF trustees from

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Government strikes right balance with timing of reforms

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The Federal Government has struck the right balance between improving financial advice standards and giving the industry the necessary time to adjust, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Government’s

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ASIC’s tough line on auditors gets tick of approval

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The SMSF Association fully supports the decision by ASIC to disqualify or add conditions to the registration of 17 auditors of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). Association CEO John Maroney says:

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Rising SMSF establishment balances ‘strong evidence’ advice improving

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There has been a sharp increase in the average and medium establishment balances for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) – clear evidence that the quality of advice to the SMSF sector

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