Promising future predicted for SMSF sector

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The long-term outlook for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) is promising and exciting as an increasing number of younger people want to take control of their personal finances, the SMSF Association

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SMSF Association backs Government’s objective for super proposal

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The SMSF Association is lending its support to the Federal Government’s proposal to legislate the objective for superannuation. Association Deputy CEO/Director of Policy & Education, Peter Burgess, says: “We have

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SMSF Association and FPA launch SMSF Specialist Advisor pathway

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The SMSF Association has joined forces with the Financial Planning Association (FPA) to launch an express pathway for the valued SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA®) designation. The pathway applies to FPA members

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Putting the buzz into the National Conference

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One of the key takeaways from the last two years globally has been the benefit of knowledge-sharing to rapidly discover, develop and advance. The SMSF Association is tapping into this

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Members benefit from boost to technical resources

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The SMSF Association has significantly boosted its Resource Library content for its Fellow, Specialist and Associate members. Recordings of the 2020 and 2021 National Conference sessions, as well as presentations and

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e-learning modules designed for SMSF specialists now available

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The 2022-23 edition of the SMSF Association’s SMSF e-learning modules, incorporating the latest legislative changes, tax thresholds and industry developments, is now available for professionals. SMSF Association Deputy CEO and Director

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SMSF Association appoints a new CEO

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Peter Burgess, the SMSF Association Deputy CEO and Director of Policy & Education, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2023. Burgess will succeed John Maroney who has been CEO since

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SMSF Association collaborates on improving rollover standards

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When requesting rollovers from APRA regulated funds, be prepared to provide further SMSF bank account documentation, was a key message delivered by the SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director of Policy &

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Bipartisan support needed as NALE rules lambasted

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Addressing the 2022 SMSF Association National Conference, which kicked off at the Adelaide Convention Centre this morning, SMSF Association’s Deputy CEO/Director of Policy & Education, Peter Burgess has taken aim

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Move to reform NALI rules get thumbs up

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The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement that the Federal Government will consult with industry on appropriate amendments to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules to ensure they operate as intended.

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