SMSF Association National Conference flags key sector risks and the need for urgent action

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There is an urgent need for the Government to prioritise legislative amendments to clarify the operation of wholesale investor rules for SMSFs in the wake of recent determinations by the

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Changes to GST rebates push up the cost of advice  

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The SMSF Association is calling on the Government to amend the legislation governing the GST treatment of adviser fees to avoid increased costs being passed on to consumers. Commenting on

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ATO position on auditor evidence obligations remain unchanged

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The SMSF Association says the ATO’s position in relation to what is expected of auditors when checking whether or not there are any charges over an SMSF’s assets has not

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Large super balances a ‘legacy issue’ that time will resolve 

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The SMSF Association remains firmly opposed to the introduction of a cap on superannuation balances, the Association’s Head of Policy and Advocacy, Tracey Scotchbrook, told the National Conference yesterday. While

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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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Technical Summit agenda hits the right notes for SMSF specialists

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The SMSF Association’s annual Technical Summit is always replete with topical issues presented by industry experts – and this year’s virtual event is no different. Association CEO John Maroney says

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Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February

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Specialist adviser Scott Hay-Bartlem appointed to SMSF Association Board

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The SMSF Association has appointed Brisbane law firm Cooper Grace Ward Partner and SMSF Specialist Adviser Scott Hay-Bartlem to its Board from 1 July. Hay-Bartlem, a chartered tax adviser and

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Two SMSF specialists join SMSF Association Board

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The SMSF Association has appointed two long-standing specialist members to its Board from 1 June. They are Tracey Scotchbrook, Vice Chair of the West Australian Local Community, and Michael Houlihan,

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