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ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... in global equities compared to 24% for advised investors. Recent research from the University of Adelaide and SMSF Association found SMSFs underperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.04% in FY24, noting this tends to be the case in times of strong market ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... consultation carefully to ensure that the proposals deliver the flexibility that the profession requires," she said. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said a key concern is post-death attribution of earnings. "Applying tax to earnings after ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... the bottom 25% of SMSFs achieved returns of up to just 1.9% compared to 8% for the bottom 25% of APRA funds. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said the findings demonstrate the long-term strength and resilience of the SMSF sector; in the ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... providing a solid plan and boosting their superannuation literacy, a survey shows. Polling the audience at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide, Accurium principal Melanie Dunn surmised that helping make voluntary super contributions ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... misinformation surrounding the new aged care reforms. Louise Biti, director of Aged Care Steps, told the annual SMSF Association National Conference she is witnessing a proliferation of misinformation in the aged care industry, particularly off the back ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... outside of the home. If there are red flags, you might be the ones that see them," Hacker told a workshop at the SMSF Association National Conference. "If you've had to deal with an issue of elder abuse, it is an insidious thing to deal with. It ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... alive to compared to what we have been in the past." Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.

SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... The lack of asset-specific advice is increasing the advice gap for SMSFs in Australia, an expert said at the SMSF Association (SMSFA) Conference. During a panel discussion, Easy Super director Natalia Clack said she understood that financial advisers ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
SMSF Association (SMSFA) policy manager Keddie Waller said most measures intended to help boost the number of new entrants to the advice industry have been abandoned, at least for now. Speaking at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference, Waller ...