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Technical Day shines a light on superannuation changes

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association’s 2017 Technical Day sessions are throwing some much-needed light on the superannuation changes that became law in late 2016 and took effect on 1 July this year.

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20 Jul 2017

Technical Day gives delegates early chance to discuss super changes

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association Technical Day will be one of the first superannuation conference offerings in the post 1 July super landscape, giving members the opportunity to discuss the new measures

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19 May 2017

SMSFA conference gives students practical opportunity to learn

From SMSF Association

Thirty-five students studying event management and financial services have seized the opportunity to do volunteer work at the SMSF National Conference being held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from

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20 Feb 2017

SMSF Association teams up with University of Adelaide in education initiative

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has collaborated with the University of Adelaide to offer an SMSF qualification to SMSF specialists across various professional disciplines. The qualification, which begins in July and is

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21 Apr 2016

Accountants need to act now if they need a limited AFSL

From SMSF Association

Time is fast running out for accountants who need a limited Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence to continue advising self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees after 30 June 2016. The SMSF

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01 Feb 2016

Time running out for accountants wanting to be licensed

From SMSF Association

Accountants are fast running out of time to become licensed, warns the SMSF Association’s Head of Education Services Liz Ward and Licensing for Accountants CEO Kath Bowler. “July 1 next

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27 Aug 2015

SMSF Association launches brand new accreditation program

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has launched the SMSF Practitioner (SSPTM) accreditation program specifically designed to independently validate foundation SMSF knowledge and practical skills. The program, which begins on August 10, will

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24 Jul 2015

SPAA trustee education program gets thumbs up from ATO

From SMSF Association

The peak SMSF organisation, the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA), has launched a new SMSF Trustee Education Program. The complimentary, online program, developed to assist trustees better understand their

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14 Nov 2014

SPAA brings new innovation to CPD requirements with ‘first of its kind’ online tool

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has launched a new professional development tool to support its members on their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) journey as a key component of

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28 Apr 2014

Accountants keen to stay in SMSF space, SPAA poll finds

From SMSF Association

One in four accountants who are SPAA members and not operating under a AFSL have decided to apply for a limited licence or become an Authorised Representative (AR) of a

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19 Aug 2013

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]