News

AFA/FPA merger to proceed

February 28, 2023

The merger between the FPA and AFA will go ahead after the required number of members from both industry bodies voted in favour of the move.

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SMSFA

New CEO prioritises association members

February 28, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

Supporting SMSF Association members will be the number one priority of the industry body’s incoming chief executive, Peter Burgess.

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financial advice

QAR not done to keep people happy

February 28, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Quality of Advice Review was about delivering more affordable advice and improving the ease by which consumers can get access to it.

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Contributions

Work test excludes some workers

February 27, 2023

Jason Spits

Changes to the work test currently prohibit politicians and company directors from making personal deductible contributions as the new rules do not consider them to be eligible employees.

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Insurance

Insurance cover can be zero if unemployed

February 27, 2023

Jason Spits

A gap in employment can reduce an income protection payment to zero if the policy is held within an SMSF at time of claim, an insurance expert has warned.

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Superannuation

CEO leaves association in strong state

February 27, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

The SMSF Association is in a very healthy state and poised for a strong and prosperous future, according to outgoing chief executive John Maroney.

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Superannuation

SMSFA awards its first life membership

February 27, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

The SMSF Association has marked its 20th anniversary by awarding the body’s first life membership to former chief executive Andrea Slattery.

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ASIC

Property spruiker cops eight-year ban

February 27, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

Former mortgage broker and property spruiker Christine Childs has been banned from providing financial services for eight years for operating without a licence.

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