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SMSFA turns up the heat on franking debate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... state or the money is frittered away on expensive cars. And that's frankly happening now." Following the panel session, SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said the peak SMSF advocacy body had been sure to weigh into the debate. "We believe this policy ...

Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... morning, a panel of industry 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 ...

SMSFA questions three-year audits

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
... three-year audit cycle for 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 ...

SMSFs too conservative: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... report notes SMSFs are inefficient compared to MySuper products unless they have at least $1 million. The SMSF Association (SMSFA) dismissed this claim arguing that SMSFs are much more conservative because a high proportion of the sector by both member ...

SMSFA addresses policy hurdles

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... recommendations on SMSF audits, and the FASEA reforms, to name but a few of the major challenges that are on our table at the moment." SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston noted the association was "disappointed" with some of the views expressed about adviser ...

SMSFA slams PC draft findings

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
... comparing returns on a level playing field. In its submission to the Productivity Commission's draft report released in May, the SMSFA said the findings fail to consider the broader motivations why individuals set up SMSFs. The Productivity Commission ...

Industry expert joins SMSFA board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... business in 2006. He frequently writes about SMSFs in simple and comprehensive terms, earning him the title as The SMSF Coach. SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston said Shorte's practical knowledge of the sector derived over many years from dealing directly with ...

Six associations form new alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... political parties to carefully consider such issues and ensure that policy development is undertaken on a holistic basis. SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston, and the alliance's spokesperson, said: "We need more evidence-based research and policy development ...

ASIC deregisters 117 SMSF auditors

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018
... statements with their fee, despite the November warning. Responding to the announcement, Self Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA) said it supports strong regulation of SMSF auditors. "SMSF auditors are most likely not lodging their annual statements ...

Retirement income expert joins SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
... executive position focusing on retirement income research, public policy issues and thought leadership. Upon joining the SMSFA, Cooper said: "While chairing the review of the superannuation system nearly a decade ago, I came to appreciate both the importance ...