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Hands off super: SMSFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... changes to taxation settings, to allow members to have confidence in the system and make long-term savings plans," SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said. "To achieve this critical outcome for the system, it's imperative for the Government ...

SMSFA supports quarterly reporting proposal

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... option as part of a position paper on event-based reporting for the transfer balance cap has been endorsed by the SMSF Association. SMSF Association (SMSFA) chief executive John Maroney says event-based reporting, which is needed to implement the Government's ...

Melbourne to host SMSF expo

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... setting up an SMSF will have the chance to meet superannuation service providers, trustees and industry experts. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said the expo is an exciting concept, especially as more people will opt for an SMSF as their ...

Association launches retirement savings research hub

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
The SMSF Association will establish a 'policy think tank' to provide thought leadership for the retirement savings market on financial and non-financial issues. The Global Centre of Excellence for Retirement Savings will be based in Adelaide and will ...

SuperConcepts expands in Adelaide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... our business, and for our customers through innovative, simple and cost effective solutions," Fenech said. The SMSF Association, which is headquartered in Adelaide, welcomed the partnership, with chief executive John Maroney saying the industry body ...

Governance professional joins SMSFA board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
The SMSF Association is welcoming a non-executive director and governance professional to its board of directors. Robyn FitzRoy, who is currently a non-executive director of Gateway Credit Union, joins the SMSF Association board effective 1 June 2017. ...

SMSF associations announce merger

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
Two industry associations that collectively speak for more than 100,000 self-managed superannuation fund trustees are merging to create a united voice. The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association, established in 1998 to represent the ...

ATO pushes back SMSF returns deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
... make that choice in the CGT schedule to the 2016-17 fund tax return and that they lodge it on time," he said. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said the ATO's flexible approach acknowledges this is "a pressing time for accountants, tax agents ...

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
... additional amounts to superannuation, ultimately leading to increased retirement incomes," the report stated. The SMSF Association appeared similarly pleased with the scheme, noting that the proposal strikes the right balance between encouraging young ...

LRBA loophole for SMSFs removed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
... instruments being predominantly used to invest in residential and non-residential property in an almost 50-50 split. SMSF Association head of policy Jordan George said that the while the association understands the government's desire to ensure the tax ...