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Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... experts discussed the role of self-managed superannuation funds in Australia's super system. SMSFA chief executive John Maroney acknowledged the difficulties faced by the sector in the year approaching, specifically highlighting matters such as the upcoming ...

Spousal top ups to beat super balance inequity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2019
... withdrawal restrictions, and lack of flexibility and impact of spousal contribution measures," SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said. "In our opinion, a rollover measure would be far more effective." The association is also calling for an increase ...

Superannuation reforms splits opinion: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
... sustainability of the self-managed super sector (SMSF) has been welcomed by the Association. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said the recommendation to introduce specialist training requirements for people providing advice to set up an ...

FASEA to assess professional advice designations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018
... that FASEA should adopt the position to ensure consistency, clarity and simplicity. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said he understands the current proposal is for licensees to approve 70% of a financial adviser's CPD each year. "From the ...

FASEA listens as advice industry combs blueprint

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... professional designation, which is an area that we will be carefully looking at." SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said the blueprint shows "work remains to be done" to ensure a just recognition of existing advisers' prior learning and education. ...

Knowledge, action gap puts SMSF savings at risk: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... would turn the world of many self-funded retirees upside down, the association said. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said regulatory instability will always be difficult to navigate but specialist SMSF advice can help. "There really should ...

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... were concerned Labor's crackdown would severely affect retirees. According to SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney, the SMSFA is still "resolutely opposed" to the proposal, and will use inquiry to make a detailed submission to the inquiry ...

SMSFA questions three-year audits

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
... some self-managed super funds, stating the change may "undermine" the integrity of the sector. SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said the shift to three-year audits would not result in significant costs savings for trustees and may pose "potential integrity ...

SMSFA addresses policy hurdles

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... SMSF Association Technical Day. Speaking to the crowded room of SMSF professionals, SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney highlighted the "wave of reforms" facing the SMSF industry, including FASEA. "I'm reminded of the ancient Greek saying ...

ASIC slams SMSF advice, flags further education reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... the report ASIC indicate they support introducing this requirement for advisers," SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said. Financial Planning Association of Australia chief executive Dante De Gori said there is no doubt that SMSF advice will ...