News : SMSFA

SMSF, SMSFA

Small SMSF rollovers not always alarming

The SMSF Association is cautioning against policy based on the perception small balance rollovers are a sign of consumer harm.

The SMSF Association is cautioning against policy based on the perception small balance rollovers are a sign of consumer harm.

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ASIC, ATO, Auditing, SMSF, SMSFA

Sector criticism groundless

Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.

Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.

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SMSFA

Sir Anthony Mason’s role recognised

Sir Anthony Mason’s broad contribution to the SMSF and legal sectors has been acknowledged by industry bodies upon his passing.

Sir Anthony Mason’s broad contribution to the SMSF and legal sectors has been acknowledged by industry bodies upon his passing.

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Division 296, SMSF, SMSFA, Tax

Div 296 regulations raise new concerns

Draft regulations related to the Division 296 tax have been released, with new concerns about the application of earnings for deceased members.

Draft regulations related to the Division 296 tax have been released, with new concerns about the application of earnings for deceased members.

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financial advice, SMSF, SMSFA

SMSFA examining fund establishments

The SMSF Association is undertaking research to learn more about the influencing factors regarding fund establishments without advice.

The SMSF Association is undertaking research to learn more about the influencing factors regarding fund establishments without advice.

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Division 296, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Concerns remain around Div 296 laws

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

The rapid progression of the Division 296 bills through parliament has not reduced concerns about its operation and cost.

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Compliance, Insurance, Regulation, SMSFA

PI insurance not a fix for failures

Four associations have rejected the view professional indemnity insurance can fix sector failures and called for better regulatory enforcement.

Four associations have rejected the view professional indemnity insurance can fix sector failures and called for better regulatory enforcement.

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SMSFA

Outstanding members recognised

The SMSF Association has recognised excellence and outstanding service in the sector with the presentation of member awards covering four categories.

The SMSF Association has recognised excellence and outstanding service in the sector with the presentation of member awards covering four categories.

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Appointments, SMSFA

New vice-chair for SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has elevated one of its incumbent board members to the role of vice-chair for a two-year period commencing today.

The SMSF Association has elevated one of its incumbent board members to the role of vice-chair for a two-year period commencing today.

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Division 296, Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Concerns not addressed in new tax bill

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

The SMSF Association has flagged problems still remain in the Division 296 legislation that could create unintended consequences.

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